Sportsnet’s Sonny Sachdeva posted a lengthy article discussing the “All-Bargain Teams,” consisting of players whose performances exceeded their contractual values this past season.
In his “Top 10 Value Performers” list, Daniel Sprong earned a nod for betting on himself with the Seattle Kraken this past season, and parlaying his one-year deal with Seattle to something of a payday with Detroit…
2. Daniel Sprong, Seattle Kraken
2022-23 Impact: 46 points, $750,000 cap hit
Cost per point: $16,304
After bouncing around the league and showing glimpses of his potential during stints in Pittsburgh, Anaheim and Washington, Sprong put together a breakout season with Seattle in 2022-23, potting 21 goals and 46 points through just 66 games. Having taken time to find his footing in the league, the young sniper was playing out his third post-ELC contract, meaning his strong depth scoring season came with a price tag of just $750,000 for the Kraken. The 20-goal effort earned Sprong a one-year, $2-million deal with Detroit for 2023-24.
Sachdeva also picks Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider as players who are delivering maximum value for their entry-level contracts…
