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Daniel Sprong (born March 17, 1997) is a Dutch professional ice hockey player who is a right winger for Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Sprong was originally selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round (46th overall) of the 2015 NHL entry draft after playing two seasons with the Charlottetown Islanders of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), and made the Penguins immediately after being drafted, though he would return to the QMJHL and play two more seasons with the Islanders. He played parts of four seasons with Pittsburgh and their American Hockey League affiliate before being traded to the Anaheim Ducks in 2018, where he spent two seasons before being traded to the Washington Capitals in 2020. After his initial stint with the Kraken, he had tenures with the Detroit Red Wings and Vancouver Canucks before returning to Seattle. Following the 2024-25 NHL season, Sprong moved to Russia, playing with CSKA Moscow before being traded midseason to Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg.

Key Information

Born in the Netherlands, Sprong moved to Canada with his family in 2005 in order to further his hockey career.

Playing career

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Junior

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Sprong first played hockey as a young child in his hometown of Amsterdam. Due to the lack of a developed hockey program in the Netherlands, at ages four and five, Sprong played on teams with players as old as twelve or thirteen.[1] To help further Sprong's development in hockey, his family moved to L'Île-Bizard, Quebec, in 2005 when he was eight years old.[1] In Quebec, he played within the Deux-Rives minor ice hockey program and competed at the 2008 and 2009 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments.[2]

For the 2011–12 season, Sprong joined the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights, a Pennsylvania-based travelling team.[3] Back in Quebec the following season, with the Lac St-Louis Tigres, Sprong set the Quebec Midget Espoir AA league (the second-tier league in Quebec; as a non-citizen Sprong was ineligible to play in the top tier)[3] scoring record with 104 points in 30 games.[1] He was then selected thirteenth overall by the Charlottetown Islanders in the 2013 QMJHL entry draft, and joined the team for the 2013–14 season.[4] He led the Islanders in scoring with 68 points in 67 games and his outstanding play was recognized when he was named to the 2013–14 QMJHL All-Rookie Team.[5][6] The following 2014–15 season, Sprong again led the Islanders in scoring, and was twelfth overall in the QMJHL, with 88 points.[1] He was also invited to take part in the 2015 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.[7] In the NHL Central Scouting Bureau's final list of players for the draft, Sprong was listed as the 20th best North American skater.[8] He was ultimately selected in the second round, 46th overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins.[9]

Sprong with the Penguins in 2015

After his stint with the Penguins in 2015, Sprong rejoined the Islanders for the remainder of the 2015–16 season. He played 33 games for the Islanders and recorded 46 points. The team made the playoffs, where Sprong scored a further 15 points before the team was eliminated in the second round.[10] An injury sustained during practice with the Penguins during the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs kept Sprong out until January, 2017 when he rejoined Charlottetown.[11] He only played 31 games that 2016–17 season, but finished with 59 points, the highest points-per-game average in the entire league.[12] He finished his career with the Islanders with the third goals and second most points in team history, and during the playoffs he tied the record for most career goals and broke the records for most assists and points.[13][14] Sprong led the Islanders in scoring with 20 points in 12 games as the team lost in the third round of the playoffs, ending his junior career.[15] Following that he was recalled again by the Penguins to train with them during their time in the NHL playoffs.[16]

Professional

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Sprong signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Penguins on August 28, 2015.[9] After impressing Penguins' management at training camp, Sprong made the Penguins opening roster for the 2015–16 season.[17] In doing so, Sprong became the first player taken in the second round or later to make the opening night roster immediately after being drafted since Brandon Saad in 2011.[18] His first game was on October 8 against the Dallas Stars.[19] Sprong recorded his first goal on October 15, his fourth game, against Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson.[20] Sprong played 18 games for the Penguins, scoring two goals, before the team decided to send him back to Charlottetown for the remainder of the season.[21] When Sprong's QMJHL season ended he was reassigned to the Penguins minor league affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League for their playoff run.[10] He appeared in 10 games and recorded 7 points before the team was eliminated in the third round; Sprong was subsequently recalled to Pittsburgh to serve as a reserve player for their final playoff games.[22] During a practice in the playoffs, Sprong injured his shoulder; the subsequent surgery and healing meant he would be unable to play again for roughly 7–8 months.[23]

On December 3, 2018, the Penguins traded Sprong to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Marcus Pettersson.[24] Remaining with the Ducks through the 2018–19 season, Sprong notched new career highs in posting 14 goals and 19 points in 47 games.

After a sub-par training camp with the Ducks, Sprong was placed on waivers prior to the 2019–20 season and upon going unclaimed was reassigned to the San Diego Gulls.[25] With the direction to play a more complete two-way game, Sprong responded with scoring 11 goals and 27 points through 39 games.[26] Sprong was recalled by the Ducks; however, he was unable to replicate his previous offensive performance with the Ducks, contributing with 2 points through 8 games before returning to the Gulls.

Sprong in action with the Washington Capitals in 2022

Sprong was traded to the Washington Capitals on February 24, 2020, in exchange for Christian Djoos.[27] He was assigned to the Capitals' affiliate, the Hershey Bears. He signed a two-year, $1.45 million contract extension on September 18, 2020.[28] He was traded to the Seattle Kraken, along with two draft picks, on March 21, 2022, for Marcus Johansson.[29]

At the conclusion of his contract with the Kraken, Sprong as a free agent went unsigned over the summer. Approaching the 2022–23 season, he rejoined the Kraken in signing a professional tryout contract to attend training camp. He was later signed during the preseason to a one-year, two-way contract with the Kraken on October 3, 2022. He recorded a career-high 46 points in 66 games with the Kraken.[30]

On July 1, 2023, Sprong signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings.[31] He recorded 18 goals and 25 assists in 76 games with the Red Wings.

On July 20, 2024, Sprong signed as a free agent to a one-year deal with the Vancouver Canucks worth $975,000 for the 2024–25 season.[32] To start the season, Sprong was unable to cement a defined role amongst the Canucks forward ranks, appearing in 9 games and registering 1 goal and 3 points. On November 8, 2024, Sprong's brief tenure with the Canucks concluded after he was traded in a return to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for future considerations.[33]

On January 8, 2025, Sprong was placed on waivers by the Kraken after posting just 2 points in 10 games, clearing fully on January 9th, with the intention to assign him to the Kraken's AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds.[34] Sprong showed his offensive acumen in posting 25 points through just 19 games with the Firebirds, before he was traded at the NHL deadline by the Kraken to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for seventh-round pick in 2026 on March 7, 2025.[35]

As a free agent, Sprong left North America and was signed to a one-year contract with Russian club, HC CSKA Moscow of the KHL, on July 23, 2025.[36] Following an entire month as a healthy scratch for CSKA Moscow despite scoring 31 points in 29 games, he was traded to Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg.[37]

Personal life

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Sprong was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands. His father, Hannie, was a professional hockey player in the Netherlands during the early 1990s and later managed a team there.[1] At the age of seven Sprong moved from the Netherlands to Canada with his family in order to help develop his hockey career. The family settled in Île Bizard, Quebec, a community near Montreal.[3] Sprong remains a Dutch citizen, but has applied for Canadian citizenship; as of 2022, he had still not received it, though was a Canadian permanent resident.[38] As a result, Sprong has not participated in any international tournaments, as he has declined to play for the Dutch national team, preferring to remain eligible for the Canadian national team.[39]

Sprong is the third NHL player born in the Netherlands; the first two, Ed Kea and Ed Beers, were also raised in Canada.[40]

In 2023, racing driver Zachary Claman DeMelo accused Sprong of assaulting him at a nightclub during the Detroit Grand Prix weekend.[41]

Career statistics

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2011–12 Deux-Rives Dauphins Bantam AA LSLBAA 19 30 8 38 32 — — — — —
2011–12 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights Bantam AYBHL 11 9 23 32 24 4 7 4 11 4
2012–13 Lac St-Louis Tigres Espoir QMEAA 30 48 56 104 36 3 5 3 8 0
2013–14 Charlottetown Islanders QMJHL 67 30 38 68 20 4 4 1 5 0
2014–15 Charlottetown Islanders QMJHL 68 39 49 88 18 10 7 4 11 6
2015–16 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 18 2 0 2 0 — — — — —
2015–16 Charlottetown Islanders QMJHL 33 16 30 46 22 12 4 11 15 12
2015–16 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL — — — — — 10 5 2 7 2
2016–17 Charlottetown Islanders QMJHL 31 32 27 59 29 12 9 11 20 17
2017–18 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 65 32 33 65 28 3 1 0 1 0
2017–18 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 8 2 1 3 0 — — — — —
2018–19 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 16 0 4 4 0 — — — — —
2018–19 Anaheim Ducks NHL 47 14 5 19 10 — — — — —
2019–20 San Diego Gulls AHL 39 11 16 27 24 — — — — —
2019–20 Anaheim Ducks NHL 8 1 1 2 0 — — — — —
2019–20 Hershey Bears AHL 5 1 5 6 2 — — — — —
2020–21 Washington Capitals NHL 42 13 7 20 12 3 0 1 1 4
2021–22 Washington Capitals NHL 47 8 6 14 8 — — — — —
2021–22 Seattle Kraken NHL 16 6 0 6 0 — — — — —
2022–23 Seattle Kraken NHL 66 21 25 46 14 10 1 1 2 0
2023–24 Detroit Red Wings NHL 76 18 25 43 22 — — — — —
2024–25 Vancouver Canucks NHL 9 1 2 3 2 — — — — —
2024–25 Seattle Kraken NHL 10 1 1 2 0 — — — — —
2024–25 Coachella Valley Firebirds AHL 19 11 14 25 6 — — — — —
2024–25 New Jersey Devils NHL 11 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0
2025–26 CSKA Moscow KHL 29 12 19 31 6 — — — — —
2025–26 Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg KHL 23 18 15 33 32 6 5 2 7 2
NHL totals 374 87 79 166 68 14 1 2 3 4
KHL totals 52 30 34 64 38 6 5 2 7 2

Awards and honours

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Award Year
QMJHL
All-Rookie Team 2013–14

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Daniel Sprong (born March 17, 1997) is a Dutch professional ice hockey forward currently playing for CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).[1] Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Sprong relocated to Canada with his family in 2005 at age eight to further his hockey development, eventually gaining Canadian citizenship while retaining Dutch nationality.[2] Selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round, 46th overall, of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, he became one of the few players born in the Netherlands to reach the NHL.[3] Sprong made his NHL debut with the Penguins during the 2015–16 season, marking the first appearance by a Dutch-born player since defenseman Ed Kea in the 1970s.[4] Over nine NHL seasons from 2015 to 2025, he suited up for seven franchises—Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Washington Capitals, Seattle Kraken, Detroit Red Wings, Vancouver Canucks, and New Jersey Devils—appearing in 374 regular-season games and recording 87 goals, 79 assists, and 166 points.[5] His career trajectory included a 2018 trade from Pittsburgh to Anaheim, a 2020 trade to Washington, a 2022 trade to the Seattle Kraken, a one-year pact with Detroit in 2023, subsequent moves to Vancouver and New Jersey, and a brief stint in the American Hockey League with affiliates like the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and San Diego Gulls.[2] In July 2025, as a free agent following his time with the Devils, Sprong signed a one-year contract with CSKA Moscow, transitioning to the KHL for the 2025–26 season; as of November 15, 2025, he has recorded 11 goals and 16 assists in 24 games, following a temporary suspension in October due to performance and conduct issues.[6] Earlier in his development, Sprong excelled in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the Charlottetown Islanders, leading the team in scoring during the 2014–15 season with 39 goals and 88 points in 68 games.[5] Known for his dynamic skating, elite puckhandling, and scoring prowess, Sprong has also represented the Netherlands internationally, including at the IIHF World Championships.[1]

Early life and background

Family and childhood

Daniel Sprong was born on March 17, 1997, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. His father, Hannie Sprong, was a semiprofessional ice hockey defenseman who played for the Dutch national team and the Amsterdam Tigers club in the early 1990s.[1][7][8][9][10] Hannie later coached youth squads and played a pivotal role in fostering Daniel's early interest in the sport, introducing him to ice hockey despite the family's modest circumstances in a country where the game was far from prominent.[7] Sprong began playing organized hockey at age four with local youth teams in Amsterdam, including the Amsterdam Tigers—the same club his father had represented—and quickly stood out as one of the country's most promising young players, often competing against children up to age nine. His early experiences were shaped by the sport's grassroots level in the Netherlands, where he trained under his father's guidance and participated in limited domestic programs. However, opportunities were scarce due to hockey's niche status; the nation had fewer than 3,000 registered players, overshadowed by soccer and speedskating, and Amsterdam featured only one public ice rink shared among all teams, available seasonally from October to March.[9][9][11] Despite these constraints, Sprong's family prioritized his burgeoning talent, with Hannie advocating fiercely for better development paths amid the logistical and cultural barriers in the Netherlands. The Sprongs—parents Hannie and Sandra, along with Daniel and his younger sister—relocated to the Montreal area in Canada in 2005 to access superior training facilities and competitive leagues, a decision driven by the recognition that elite progression in hockey was nearly impossible at home. This move underscored the family's commitment to Daniel's potential, even as it meant uprooting their lives from Amsterdam.[7][9][10][2]

Move to Canada

In 2005, at the age of eight, Daniel Sprong and his family relocated from Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Île Bizard, Quebec, Canada, specifically to advance his promising hockey talents amid the limited facilities and opportunities available in the Netherlands, which had only one ice rink at the time.[12][1][2] The family's decision was influenced by their own hockey involvement in the Netherlands, where Sprong's father, Hannie, had played for the national team and served as his early coach.[10][11] Upon settling in Quebec, Sprong enrolled in local minor hockey associations, beginning with the Montréal Ice Storm at the Peewee level in the 2005-06 season, marking his introduction to structured North American play.[1] He continued with the Deux-Rives Pee-Wee program for the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons, gaining foundational experience in competitive youth leagues.[1] As he advanced to Bantam AA with the Deux-Rives Dauphins in 2011-12 and later to Midget Espoir with the Lac St-Louis Tigres in 2012-13, Sprong encountered the rigors of adapting to a new cultural landscape and the heightened intensity of Quebec's youth hockey scene, which demanded greater physicality and tactical sophistication than the recreational setups he knew abroad.[1][13] This transition fueled his rapid progression, as the abundant rinks and year-round programs in Canada allowed him to hone his skills through frequent games and practices, transforming his natural talent into elite-level potential.[14]

Playing career

Junior career

Sprong entered major junior hockey after being selected in the first round, 13th overall, by the Charlottetown Islanders in the 2013 QMJHL Entry Draft, joining the team at age 16 for the 2013–14 season.[15] In his rookie year, he recorded 30 goals and 38 assists for 68 points in 67 regular-season games, leading all Islanders rookies in scoring and earning selection to the QMJHL All-Rookie Team.[5][16] The 2014–15 season saw Sprong emerge as a top scorer, leading the Islanders with 39 goals and 49 assists for 88 points in 68 games, while also participating in the 2015 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.[5][1] His performance earned him selection by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round, 46th overall, of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, where NHL Central Scouting ranked him as the 20th-best North American skater. In 2015–16, after appearing in 18 NHL games with Pittsburgh to start the season, Sprong returned to Charlottetown and posted 16 goals and 30 assists for 46 points in 33 games.[5][17] The following year was curtailed by a shoulder injury suffered while serving as a black ace during the Penguins' 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs run, requiring surgery in June 2016 that sidelined him until December; upon return, he scored 32 goals and 27 assists for 59 points in 31 games with the Islanders.[5][18] Over his QMJHL tenure, scouts highlighted Sprong's prolific scoring prowess and elite skill set, including dynamic skating, creative passing, and exceptional puckhandling, positioning him as an offensively dominant winger.[1]

Professional career

Sprong made his NHL debut with the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 15, 2015, against the Ottawa Senators, becoming the first Dutch-born player to appear in an NHL game since Ed Kea in 1983.[2][4] He split the next three seasons between the Penguins and their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, appearing in 26 NHL games while accumulating 69 points in 74 AHL contests from 2015 to 2018, including earning a spot on the 2018 AHL All-Rookie Team.[1][3][4] On December 3, 2018, Sprong was traded to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman Marcus Pettersson. He spent the remainder of the 2018–19 season and the full 2019–20 campaign splitting time between the Ducks and their AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls, where he recorded 14 goals in 47 NHL games during 2018–19 and 27 points in 39 AHL games in 2019–20.[1] Sprong was traded to the Washington Capitals on February 24, 2020, for a 2020 fourth-round draft pick. He spent the 2020–21 season with the Capitals and their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, posting 13 goals in 42 games and helping the team in playoff efforts, while logging additional development time in the AHL. In 2021–22, he appeared in 11 games with Washington before being traded to the Seattle Kraken on October 27, 2021.[1][2][3] Sprong signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Kraken on July 13, 2022, following their expansion draft considerations. In his first full NHL season with Seattle during 2022–23, he achieved a career-high 46 points in 66 games, showcasing his scoring ability as a depth forward. On July 1, 2023, he was traded to the Detroit Red Wings for a 2024 third-round pick and forward Drew Livesey. With Detroit in 2023–24, Sprong recorded 43 points in 76 games, establishing himself as a reliable offensive contributor.[1] Sprong signed a one-year deal with the Vancouver Canucks on July 20, 2024. After appearing in nine games with Vancouver, he was traded back to the Seattle Kraken on November 8, 2024, for future considerations.[19] On March 7, 2025, the Kraken traded him to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick, where he played out the remainder of the 2024–25 NHL season.[20] On July 23, 2025, Sprong signed a one-year contract with HC CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).[21] In the early 2025–26 season, he started strongly, leading CSKA with 14 points (5 goals, 9 assists) in 14 games before being temporarily suspended by the team on October 16, 2025, due to performance concerns; as of mid-November 2025, he had accumulated 25 points (10 goals, 15 assists) in 22 KHL games.[22][23][24]

Personal life

Citizenship and residency

Despite residing in Canada for nearly two decades, Sprong has retained his Dutch citizenship, which has occasionally led to visa complications when entering the United States for NHL games.[25] In pursuit of greater flexibility for international competition and to mitigate ongoing immigration hurdles, Sprong applied for Canadian citizenship around 2022 while a member of the Seattle Kraken. As of November 2025, the application remains pending, leaving him without dual citizenship. This status has prevented him from representing Canada internationally, though he has expressed interest in doing so if approved.[26][27] As the first Dutch-born player to appear in an NHL game since Ed Kea in the 1980s, Sprong's breakthrough has significantly boosted hockey's popularity in the Netherlands, inspiring a new generation of players and increasing participation in the sport back home. His success has been credited with elevating the profile of Dutch hockey on the global stage, even as he has not yet donned the national jersey.[9] Sprong's residency has mirrored his professional trajectory: he spent his junior hockey years based in Quebec, developing with teams in the QMJHL. Upon turning professional, he lived in various U.S. cities, including Pennsylvania, California, and Washington state, to accommodate stints with NHL and AHL franchises. In July 2025, following a peripatetic 2024-25 season, he signed a one-year contract with CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), relocating to Russia as his primary base for the 2025-26 campaign.[28]

Legal matters

In August 2023, former IndyCar driver Zachary Claman DeMelo publicly accused NHL player Daniel Sprong of assaulting him during an off-ice altercation at a nightclub in Detroit, Michigan, coinciding with the IndyCar Grand Prix weekend.[29] DeMelo claimed that Sprong grabbed him by the neck, pinned him against a wall, and later delivered a "sucker punch" that resulted in a concussion and broken teeth requiring dental surgery; he shared photos of his injuries on Instagram to support the allegation.[30] The incident reportedly stemmed from a verbal confrontation between the two, with DeMelo being a Canadian national and Sprong Dutch, though it occurred in the United States.[31] Sprong, then a forward for the Detroit Red Wings, did not issue a public statement or denial regarding the accusation at the time.[29] DeMelo indicated he was limited in further comments due to ongoing legal considerations, but no formal charges were filed against Sprong by authorities.[29] The matter did not proceed to prosecution and was effectively resolved without any conviction or disciplinary action from the NHL, allowing Sprong to continue his professional career uninterrupted; he signed with the Vancouver Canucks in July 2024 and remained eligible for league play through 2025.[32][33] In October 2025, shortly after joining CSKA Moscow, Sprong was temporarily suspended by the team for at least two games due to dissatisfaction with his behavior and performance. The suspension was lifted after the minimum period, allowing him to return to play.[22]

Career achievements

Awards and honours

In his junior career with the Charlottetown Islanders of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), Daniel Sprong was selected to the QMJHL All-Rookie Team for the 2013–14 season after recording 68 points (30 goals, 38 assists) in 67 games as a 16-year-old import player.[5] Sprong participated in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in 2015, representing the QMJHL as one of the league's top draft-eligible talents, where he showcased his offensive skills against other leading prospects.[34] During his rookie professional season in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in 2017–18, Sprong earned a spot on the AHL All-Rookie Team, leading all league rookies with 32 goals and finishing with 65 points in 65 games.[35] He also received the CCM/AHL Rookie of the Month award for January 2018 after scoring 10 goals and adding eight assists in 12 games.[36] Sprong has not received any major individual awards at the National Hockey League (NHL) level across his stints with multiple teams. However, his 2022–23 season with the Seattle Kraken, in which he achieved career highs of 21 goals and 46 points in 66 games, garnered media recognition for his emergence as an effective bottom-six scorer. As of November 2025, early in his inaugural Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) season with CSKA Moscow, Sprong has not yet earned any formal league honors. He was temporarily suspended in October 2025 due to performance and conduct issues after recording 5 goals and 9 assists in 14 games.[22][1]

Career statistics

Daniel Sprong's career statistics span multiple leagues, including the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), American Hockey League (AHL), National Hockey League (NHL), and Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). The following tables present his regular season and playoff performance, with totals derived from official records.[1]

QMJHL Statistics

Sprong played four seasons in the QMJHL with the Charlottetown Islanders from 2013 to 2017, accumulating totals across regular seasons and playoffs as shown below. Regular Season:
SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2013-14Charlottetown Islanders6730386820-20
2014-15Charlottetown Islanders6839498818-23
2015-16Charlottetown Islanders3316304622-7
2016-17Charlottetown Islanders31322759829
Total19911714426168-21
Playoffs:
SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM
2013-14Charlottetown Islanders44150
2014-15Charlottetown Islanders1074116
2015-16Charlottetown Islanders124111512
2016-17Charlottetown Islanders129112017
Total3824275135
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AHL Statistics

Sprong appeared in the AHL with affiliates including the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, San Diego Gulls, Hershey Bears, and Coachella Valley Firebirds from 2015 to 2025, posting the following totals. Regular Season:
SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2015-16Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins91232-1
2017-18Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins65323365284
2018-19San Diego Gulls3416193514-4
2019-20San Diego Gulls3911162724-11
2020-21Hershey Bears1491019144
2024-25Coachella Valley Firebirds1911142560
Total180809417488-8
Playoffs:
SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2015-16Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins1052721
2017-18Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins31010-4
2020-21Hershey Bears85272-2
Total21114154-5
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NHL Statistics

Sprong has played in the NHL since 2015, appearing for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Washington Capitals, Seattle Kraken, Detroit Red Wings, Vancouver Canucks, and New Jersey Devils, with career totals of 374 games, 87 goals, 79 assists, and 166 points in the regular season.[1][3] Regular Season:
SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2015-16Pittsburgh Penguins182020-1
2017-18Pittsburgh Penguins821302
2018-19Pittsburgh Penguins160440-7
2018-19Anaheim Ducks471451910-9
2019-20Anaheim Ducks81120-2
2020-21Washington Capitals4213720127
2021-22Washington Capitals47861486
2021-22Seattle Kraken166060-6
2022-23Seattle Kraken662125461413
2023-24Detroit Red Wings7618254322-5
2024-25Vancouver Canucks91232-2
2024-25Seattle Kraken1011201
2024-25New Jersey Devils1102200
Total374877916668-3
Playoffs:
SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2020-21Washington Capitals301140
2022-23Seattle Kraken101120-3
2024-25New Jersey Devils10000-1
Total141234-4
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KHL Statistics

As of November 16, 2025, Sprong has played in the KHL during the 2025-26 season with CSKA Moscow, recording 5 goals and 9 assists in 14 regular season games before a temporary suspension in October 2025 due to performance and conduct issues; no playoff appearances to date.[23][22] Regular Season:
SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2025-26CSKA Moscow14591441
Total14591441
Playoffs: No games played.[23]

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  6. Newcomers Daniel Sprong, Derrick Pouliot welcome another NHL ...
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  19. Canucks Trade Forward Daniel Sprong to Seattle - NHL.com
  20. Devils Acquire Sprong | RELEASE | New Jersey Devils - NHL.com
  21. Daniel Sprong: Heading to KHL - CBS Sports
  22. Ex-Red Wings forward starts strong, then suspended in KHL
  23. Sprong Daniel, hockey player: statistics, KHL matches, news
  24. CSKA Moscow 2025-26 roster and scoring statistics at hockeydb.com
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  26. Immigration Troubles For the NHL's Seattle Kraken
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  30. NHL's Daniel Sprong Accused of Assaulting Former IndyCar Driver ...
  31. IndyCar Driver Accusing Red Wings Sprong of Assault
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  34. 2015 BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game Rosters Announced ...
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