Former Vancouver Canucks Forward Daniel Sprong's Career Hits Rock Bottom With Recent Announcement

Last summer, the Vancouver Canucks went out into the free agent market to add some more depth to their roster by signing Daniel Sprong to a one-year contract worth $975,000 for the 2024-25 campaign.

Sprong was coming off back-to-back 40+ point seasons and it seemed like it could be a steal of a signing, if he was able to find his form in Vancouver, which ultimately didn't happen.

On November 8th, after just nine games with the Vancouver Canucks, Patrik Allvin decided to trade the Dutch forward to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for future considerations.

Much like his brief tenure in Vancouver, Sprong hasn't played particularly well for the Kraken and the team has made an announcement regarding the 27-year-old.

In a social media post on Wednesday, the Seattle Kraken's public relations account announced that the team has placed Daniel Sprong on the waiver wire.

If Daniel Sprong clears waivers at 11 am PT on Thursday, then he'll be assigned to the American Hockey League's Coachella Valley Firebirds, who are currently 4th in the Pacific Division and have reached the Calder Cup Finals in back-to-back seasons.

In 19 games between Vancouver and Seattle this season, the Amsterdam native has recorded five points (two goals, three assists), two penalty minutes and is a minus-one.

It wouldn't be surprising if a contending team ends up placing a waiver claim on Daniel Sprong as it never hurts to have too much depth on your roster and when considering what he's done over the last couple seasons, there's always the possibility he could be a valuable piece in a bottom-six role down the stretch.