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.
On March 17, 1997, Daniel Sprong was born in the Netherlands. He is currently a Dutch professional ice hockey right winger.
In 2005, Sprong and his family moved from the Netherlands to Canada to further his hockey career.
In 2008, Sprong competed at the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament.
In 2009, Sprong competed at the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament.
In 2011, Brandon Saad made the opening night roster, the first player taken in the second round or later to do so immediately after being drafted before Sprong in 2015.
In 2011, Sprong joined the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights, a Pennsylvania-based travelling team.
In 2013, Sprong was selected thirteenth overall by the Charlottetown Islanders in the QMJHL entry draft.
In 2014, Daniel Sprong was named to the 2013–14 QMJHL All-Rookie Team.
On August 28, 2015, Daniel Sprong signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
After his stint with the Penguins, Daniel Sprong rejoined the Islanders for the remainder of the 2015-16 season.
In 2015, Daniel Sprong participated in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
In 2015, Daniel Sprong was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round (46th overall) of the NHL entry draft.
During practice with the Penguins in 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs, Sprong sustained an injury that kept him out until January 2017.
In January 2017, Daniel Sprong rejoined Charlottetown after recovering from an injury sustained during practice with the Penguins in 2016.
On December 3, 2018, Daniel Sprong was traded by the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Marcus Pettersson.
In 2018, Daniel Sprong was traded to the Anaheim Ducks from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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.
On February 24, 2020, Daniel Sprong was traded to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Christian Djoos.
On September 18, 2020, Daniel Sprong signed a two-year, $1.45 million contract extension with the Washington Capitals.
In 2020, Daniel Sprong was traded to the Washington Capitals from the Anaheim Ducks.
As of 2022, Daniel Sprong had applied for Canadian citizenship but had not yet received it, remaining a Canadian permanent resident.
On July 1, 2023, Daniel Sprong signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings.
In 2023, racing driver Zachary Claman DeMelo accused Daniel Sprong of assaulting him at a nightclub during the Detroit Grand Prix weekend.
On July 20, 2024, Daniel Sprong signed a one-year deal with the Vancouver Canucks for the 2024-25 season.
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