Are you ready to get excited about Ryan Sproul? If it was still 2013, we’d be all like Hell yes! But wouldn’t you believe it, it’s 2017. Ryan Sproul and his booming shot haven’t translated into the NHL the way many fans or the Red Wings brass hoped, but its too early to blow out the candle on this defenseman.
Age: 24
Height/Weight: 6’4”/211#
Hometown: Mississauga, ON
Drafted: 55th Overall, Detroit Red Wings, 2011.
Contract: One Year Remaining at $625,000. He will be an RFA with arbitration rights next summer.