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The Daily: Canucks Sitting Daniel Sprong; Edvinsson Rise

Daniel Sprong has been the same player for the Vancouver Canucks that he was for the Detroit Red Wings. After signing him to a one-year deal for $975,000, the Canucks have made him a healthy scratch in three of their six games.
Sprong, 27, shows one goal in three games and owns a minus-2 plus-minus. Arshdeep Bains came into the lineup for Sprong in a 6-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks last game.
The reason Sprong is with his sixth team in nine seasons is his defensive shortcomings. He is a skilled offensive performer, but lacks commitment in his defensive play. Vancouver coach Rick Tocchet already seems determined to get Sprong to alter his style.
Or else.
His playing time in his three games has been 13:07 (in the opener), 8:11 and 11:41.
Who would you rather have in the line-up #Canucks fans 😂?
About time Tocchet makes the correct decision by sending Bains to the press box for some hot dogs and popcorn and re-inserting a super skilled Daniel Sprong.
Expect Sprong to be a difference maker moving forward. pic.twitter.com/W1yeuzSMeW
— Caleb Williams (@Caleb2007_NFL) October 19, 2024
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