I'm glad to see someone talking about this. Daniel Sprong needs to be resigned by the Wings. He was a solid player and is a major part of the chemistry the young Wings are showing now. Frankly, I was surprised that the Kraken let him walk. He was a $2m bargain and provided strong secondary scoring for the team. He's also a good two-way player with defensive responsibility skill. He probably has a raise coming, and the question is will another NHL team ante up for his services.
As a Dutchman I will say that he still is a good player for a 3rd or 4th line. Maybe give him a few more minutes icetime each game, could increase his scoring points. You said he is a player who has also defensive reponsibility skills. Responsibility, yes, but his defensive skills are not that good to be honest ( Sorry, but that's my opinion ). Never the less, I think he still is a good addition to any NHL team. I would like to see him play for the Blackhawks if he has to leave the Red Wings.
Sprong should absolutely NOT signed back to the roster. Absolute defensive liabilty creating 1.105 high value chances for the other team per game. He has a snapshot and that is it. OHL star, NHL dog. You can't preach defense on a team and give him any ice time. Roster is better left open for the young bloods to develop. Cheaper than 2 mil a year and better long term payout.
I'm glad to see someone talking about this. Daniel Sprong needs to be resigned by the Wings. He was a solid player and is a major part of the chemistry the young Wings are showing now. Frankly, I was surprised that the Kraken let him walk. He was a $2m bargain and provided strong secondary scoring for the team. He's also a good two-way player with defensive responsibility skill. He probably has a raise coming, and the question is will another NHL team ante up for his services.
As a Dutchman I will say that he still is a good player for a 3rd or 4th line. Maybe give him a few more minutes icetime each game, could increase his scoring points. You said he is a player who has also defensive reponsibility skills. Responsibility, yes, but his defensive skills are not that good to be honest ( Sorry, but that's my opinion ). Never the less, I think he still is a good addition to any NHL team. I would like to see him play for the Blackhawks if he has to leave the Red Wings.
If we can upgrade from him, i would upgrade. If we cant, we should keep him.
I hope he stays......im a dutch fan
Sprong should absolutely NOT signed back to the roster. Absolute defensive liabilty creating 1.105 high value chances for the other team per game. He has a snapshot and that is it. OHL star, NHL dog. You can't preach defense on a team and give him any ice time. Roster is better left open for the young bloods to develop. Cheaper than 2 mil a year and better long term payout.