DANIEL SPRONG NEWS

Motors way toward goal Sprong went top shelf for a goal in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Wild.

Impact Sprong seemed to surprise the Wild defense with his speed, as he opted to take the puck in all alone from center ice and put it past Filip Gustavsson. This was the ninth goal and 22nd point of the season for Sprong, who continues to be a viable fantasy option in deep leagues despite a fourth-line role.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Powers up in shootout win Sprong scored a power-play goal in Friday's 7-6 shootout win over the Flyers.

Impact Sprong made his lone shot count, perfectly deflecting a Moritz Seider attempt for the winger's eighth goal of the season. The bottom-six contributor continues to be a sneaky source of offensive production, as he's up to 20 points, including one goal and four helpers on the power play, through 33 games.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in Monday's loss Sprong scored a goal on four shots in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.

Impact With the Red Wings losing forwards at an alarming rate, Sprong moved up to the third line for this contest. He's been steady lately with two goals and three assists over his last six outings. The 26-year-old winger is up to seven tallies, 18 points, 67 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 27 outings. That's a season-long pace of 54 points, which would surpass the career-best 46-point campaign he produced in 2022-23 with the Kraken.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Multi-point night in win Wednesday Sprong dished out two assists -- one on the power play -- to go with five shots in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Devils.

Impact After lighting the lamp in Sweden the last time the Red Wings laced up the skates, Sprong stayed hot in the team's return to the states. This was Sprong's first multi-point game of the season, and it raised his season point total to 12 through 18 games. Sprong's proving that last season's 46-point breakout in Seattle, which doubled his previous career high, was no fluke.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts on penalty shot in Sweden Sprong scored on a penalty shot in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs as part of the Global Series in Sweden.

Impact The penalty shot was awarded following a ruling that Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly covered the puck in the crease. According to Dave McCarthy of NHL.com, Sprong is now in the books as the first player to score a goal on a penalty shot in a regular-season contest outside of North America. The crafty winger is firmly entrenched in the bottom-six group, but he's managed five goals and five assists through 17 games.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sprong scores go-ahead goal as Red Wings hold off Blue Jackets 5-4

Alex DeBrincat and Daniel Sprong scored a little more than two minutes apart late in the second period to give Detroit the lead and the Red Wings beat Columbus 5-4 Saturday, handin...

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Nets third goal of 2023-24 Sprong collected a goal in a 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders on Monday.

Impact Sprong has been held off the scoresheet just once over his last six contests, bringing him up to three markers and seven points in 10 outings this year. Those offensive numbers are impressive when measured against his average of 13:33 of ice time over his first nine games this year, though Sprong did see that jump to 17:10 during the Red Wings' latest victory. If the 26-year-old continues to be leaned on like he was Monday, then he might challenge his career highs of 21 goals and 46 points. It remains to be seen if Sprong's heavy use was just an anomaly though, so it'll be worth keeping an eye on him over the next few games.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manages assist Sunday Sprong recorded an assist in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Flames.

Impact Sprong has picked up a helper in each of the last two contests. The winger is up to four points through six games this season while handling a third-line role at even strength. He has added 13 shots on net, four PIM and a plus-4 rating. Sprong's coming off a 46-point effort in 66 games for the Kraken last year, and it appears he'll be a key depth scorer in his first year with the Red Wings.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals in two games Sprong found the back of the net in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Lightning.

Impact Sprong, who also scored in the opener, patiently waited around the doorstep and cleaned up an Alex DeBrincat shot that initially caused everyone to lose sight of the puck. Detroit did a major overhaul of its roster in the offseason, including the addition of Sprong, a castoff from the nascent Kraken franchise. Sprong is the type of player who shouldn't be overlooked as a budget option in DFS formats following a career-best season, which included 21 goals and 25 assists and seemingly came out of nowhere.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in opener Sprong tallied a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Devils.

Impact Sprong opened the scoring midway through the first period, punching home a loose puck to give Detroit an early 1-0 lead. The 26-year-old Sprong signed a two-year deal with the Red Wings after breaking out for 21 goals and 46 points with Seattle last season. He'll open the year on the Red Wings' third line with Andrew Copp and Michael Rasmussen while getting some time on the second power-play unit.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Detroit News When you take a dive into his statistics last season, few players had the relative success Daniel Sprong had in Seattle.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Daniel Sprong on growing his game with Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings forward Daniel Sprong, July 2, 2023.

JULY 19, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Meet new Detroit Red Wings forward Daniel Sprong Meet new Detroit Red Wings forward Daniel Sprong, signed on July 1, 2023.

JULY 1, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Detroit Red Wings add right wing Daniel Sprong in free agency New Detroit Red Wings right wing Daniel Sprong is 26; the Dutchman is coming off a career-best 21-goal season with the Seattle Kraken.

JULY 1, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Signs with Detroit Sprong signed a one-year, $2 million contract with Detroit on Saturday, Jeff Marek of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Sprong broke out in 2022-23, scoring 21 goals and 46 points in 66 games with Seattle. However, he didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Kraken, which allowed the Red Wings to add him as an unrestricted free agent. Sprong could see action in Detroit's middle-six forward group during the 2023-24 campaign.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not given qualifying offer Sprong (upper body) wasn't given a qualifying offer by the Kraken and will become a UFA, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

Impact Sprong had his best season in the NHL in 2022-23, scoring 21 goals and adding 25 assists. He averaged only 11:25 of action in 66 games and at the age of 26, should catch on with another NHL team next season.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Sprong (upper body) skated Saturday but won't return to the lineup for Game 6 versus Dallas, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Impact This will be the third straight game that Sprong will sit with the injury and coach Dave Hakstol said that he doesn't expect Sprong to be available the remainder of the series. Sprong has a goal and an assist in 10 playoff games this season, after garnering career bests with 21 goals and 25 assists in the regular season.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Sprong (upper body) will not play Thursday against Dallas, per the NHL's media site.

Impact Sprong has now missed two straight games. He's considered day-to-day but the team hasn't put a solid timeline on his return. Sprong's next chance to suit up will be Saturday for Game 6.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out versus Stars Sprong (upper body) will not be available against Dallas on Tuesday and remains day-to-day, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Impact Sprong is currently mired in a six-game pointless streak during which he put 13 shots on net while averaging just 8:48 of ice time. Even once cleared to return, Sprong is unlikely to offer more than low-end fantasy value given his limited minutes.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sunday's game Head coach Dave Hakstol did not have an update on Sprong (undisclosed) after Sunday's win over Dallas, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Impact Sprong left in the second period after logging 6:36 of ice time and did not return to the game. The 26-year-old has two points in 10 games this postseason, both coming during Game 4 in the first round against Colorado. An update on his status should be available before Game 4 against the Stars on Tuesday.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE