After not being re-signed by the New Jersey Devils this summer, Daniel Sprong remains an unrestricted free agent (UFA). This comes after the 28-year-old winger posted two goals, seven points, and a minus-1 rating in 30 NHL games split between the Vancouver Canucks, Seattle Kraken, and Devils this past season. He also had 11 goals and 25 points in 19 AHL games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds in 2024-25.
Now, after a tough 2024-25 season, Sprong is reportedly on the radar of two KHL clubs. According to Sport-Express’ Mikhail Zislis, CSKA Moscow and Avangard Omsk are both interested in Sprong.
It is not hard to understand why these two KHL clubs reportedly have Sprong on their radar. While he had a down year in 2024-25, Sprong has had offensive success at the NHL level in a bottom-six role in the past.
Just back in 2023-24 with the Detroit Red Wings, Sprong recorded 18 goals and 43 points in 76 games. This was after he set career highs with 21 goals and 46 points in 66 contests with the Kraken in 2022-23. Thus, he certainly could have success in the KHL if he decides to sign overseas.
While Sprong is generating interest from overseas, the possibility of him staying in North America still should not be ruled out. The 28-year-old winger could be a decent pickup for an NHL team looking for depth offensive production if he bounces back. Thus, this could be enough for an NHL club to take a chance on him with a one-year, prove-it deal, but time will tell what happens on that front.
In 11 regular-season games with the Devils after being acquired from Seattle at this past deadline, Sprong recorded two assists. He zero points and a minus-1 rating in one post-season game for the Devils this year.
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