RW Daniel Sprong (2015, 46th, PIT; traded to ANA)
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JackSlater
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Pretty much exactly what not to do with an 18 year old prospect. Piss away a year of their ELC but don't make it worthwhile for their development from a playing time perspective.
Not sure what's going to happen in Charlottetown or even what I prefer to happen, but at least if they miss the playoffs or make them and get bounced early he can join the baby Penguins sooner and make up more of that lost playing time.
well i have to say after watching team canada
i can say sprong would not have been best player
he would have been by far....
A4T1L6
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Would you have taken Sprong first round?
He was taken 46th overall, but I remember some posters would have been happy if their team had taken him with their first. To me, he's looked good in his exposure to the nhl game. Not to say that highlight reel goal he just scored in the Q. So, it sounds like his attitude scared some teams off, but if you had a pick in the 20-30 range, would of you taken a gamble on him? I would of. Pittsburg has a future 30 goal scorer in his prime if he keeps on this pace. Thanks for your time.
He was taken 46th overall, but I remember some posters would have been happy if their team had taken him with their first. To me, he's looked good in his exposure to the nhl game. Not to say that highlight reel goal he just scored in the Q. So, it sounds like his attitude scared some teams off, but if you had a pick in the 20-30 range, would of you taken a gamble on him? I would of. Pittsburg has a future 30 goal scorer in his prime if he keeps on this pace. Thanks for your time.
Sure, had him 16th on my list.
Pretty high chances he becomes a top 6 winger with that skill level. If we're only taking skills into account, his skillset isn't less impressive than Konecny, Marner or Barzal IMO. His toolbox ain't quite as good but still. He can be a sniper at the NHL level.
Pretty high chances he becomes a top 6 winger with that skill level. If we're only taking skills into account, his skillset isn't less impressive than Konecny, Marner or Barzal IMO. His toolbox ain't quite as good but still. He can be a sniper at the NHL level.
I would consider it. Depends where my pick would be, as a Flyers fan, there's no way that I would draft him over Konecny.
But I would prefer Sprong over these players: Carlsson, Merkley, Juulsen, Senyshyn, DeBrusk, Zboril.
My answer is, yes, I would draft him late in the 1st round.
But I would prefer Sprong over these players: Carlsson, Merkley, Juulsen, Senyshyn, DeBrusk, Zboril.
My answer is, yes, I would draft him late in the 1st round.
DANOZ28
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the wild picked around 20. if i were the wild gm sprong had the speed & skill i would have been looking for. we went with the conservative pick ek erikson. 21st pick was colin white whose doing great in college hockey. you never know for sure.
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When Philly was sitting at #29 I was fine with going after him because I wanted a potential steal. I wanted a guy with high upside, as opposed to someone who was a safer pick with less upside.
Happy we got Konecny, disappointed Pitt got Sprong.
Happy we got Konecny, disappointed Pitt got Sprong.
edguy
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IMO its like comparing Kessel and Turris if all goes well for both players.
Kessel (Sprong) has the clearly better offensive upside, but doesnt play defence.
Turris (Beauvillier) has much more of an all around game
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Maybe, the draft was insanely deep. I see some guys he could pass such as Svechnikov, and the two boston forwards, but guys like White, Konecny, Boeser, and Aho, have improved theirs. I can see him maybe sneaking top 25, 20 might be pushing it. Also, some of the concerns about him seemed to extend past the ice, so team may still have those reservations.
DangleSprong
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What's everyone thoughts on Sprong's progression?
He's upped his PPG slightly from last season from 1.29ppg to 1.39ppg. He had quite the goal scoring drought where he scored 1 goal in his last 9 regular season games. But has 12 points in 8 playoff (1.5ppg).
His two way game has improved to the point where he does engage more on the backcheck when the game is tight and is more responsible in his own end. He's no two way player by any stretch of the imagination but he doesn't have to be.
His team was 17th/18th in the QMJHL before his arrival and finished 9th at the end of the season. Had the third best record since Christmas.
The Hockey News has him just outside their top 50 NHL affiliated prospects while Corey Pronman (ESPN) has ranked him 4th.
He's upped his PPG slightly from last season from 1.29ppg to 1.39ppg. He had quite the goal scoring drought where he scored 1 goal in his last 9 regular season games. But has 12 points in 8 playoff (1.5ppg).
His two way game has improved to the point where he does engage more on the backcheck when the game is tight and is more responsible in his own end. He's no two way player by any stretch of the imagination but he doesn't have to be.
His team was 17th/18th in the QMJHL before his arrival and finished 9th at the end of the season. Had the third best record since Christmas.
The Hockey News has him just outside their top 50 NHL affiliated prospects while Corey Pronman (ESPN) has ranked him 4th.
Sergei Shirokov
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DangleSprong
DekesFromAmsterdam
lol i've heard he's been trying to get it since before he was in the Q. starting to sound like a fairytale at this point.
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