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Vancouver Canucks sign forward Daniel Sprong to a one-year contract

Sprong produced 18 goals and 25 assists in 76 games for the Detroit Red Wings last season

The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Daniel Sprong to a one-year contract.

The Canucks announced the move Saturday but did not disclose the value of the deal.

Sprong scored 18 goals and had 25 assists in 76 games for the Detroit Red Wings last season.

The 27-year-old Dutchman has 159 points (85 goals, 74 assists) in 344 career games for Detroit, Seattle, Washington, Anaheim and Pittsburgh.

The Penguins drafted Sprong in the second round, 46th overall, of the 2015 NHL draft.

Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin said the 6-foot-3, 195-pound winger is a valuable addition to Vancouver’s roster.

“Bringing in another solid winger will be a boost for our club this season,” Allvin said in a statement. “Daniel has matured a lot as a player and has shown that he can contribute offensively when required. His addition up front will give us more depth and should help with a more balanced scoring in our forward group.”

The Canadian Press

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