Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Daniel Sprong

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 7, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Daniel Sprong made an impact.

Daniel Sprong is a Dutch professional ice hockey player currently playing right wing for the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) while contracted to the New Jersey Devils (NHL). Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2015 after a junior career with the Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL), he played parts of four seasons with the Penguins and their AHL affiliate. Sprong was then traded to the Anaheim Ducks, spending two seasons there before being traded to the Washington Capitals in 2020. He also played for the Seattle Kraken, Detroit Red Wings, and Vancouver Canucks before returning to Seattle.

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2005: Moved to Canada

In 2005, Sprong and his family moved from the Netherlands to Canada to further his hockey career.

2011: Joined Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights

In 2011, Sprong joined the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights, a Pennsylvania-based travelling team.

2013: Drafted by Charlottetown Islanders

In 2013, Sprong was selected thirteenth overall by the Charlottetown Islanders in the QMJHL entry draft.

August 28, 2015: Signed with Pittsburgh Penguins

On August 28, 2015, Daniel Sprong signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

2015: Rejoined Charlottetown Islanders

After his stint with the Penguins, Daniel Sprong rejoined the Islanders for the remainder of the 2015-16 season.

2015: Drafted by Pittsburgh Penguins

In 2015, Daniel Sprong was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round (46th overall) of the NHL entry draft.

2017: Returned to Charlottetown after injury

In January 2017, Daniel Sprong rejoined Charlottetown after recovering from an injury sustained during practice with the Penguins in 2016.

December 3, 2018: Traded to Anaheim Ducks

On December 3, 2018, Daniel Sprong was traded by the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Marcus Pettersson.

2018: Traded to Anaheim Ducks

In 2018, Daniel Sprong was traded to the Anaheim Ducks from the Pittsburgh Penguins.

2019: Reassigned to San Diego Gulls

After a sub-par training camp with the Ducks, Daniel Sprong was placed on waivers prior to the 2019-20 season and, upon going unclaimed, was reassigned to the San Diego Gulls.