You’ve heard it a million times already, but Daniel Sprong’s role for the Penguins this season is one of the biggest storylines coming into training camp and 2018-19 as a whole. He’s far and away their best prospect (listed at 27th of 100 overall by prospect guru Corey Pronman) since Derrick Pouliot, and with a wide open depth battle for top-six duty on the right wing, Sprong needs to establish his presence in training camp as early as possible.
Jim Rutherford has said over and over again this offseason that he’s pushing for Sprong to be in the lineup come Game 1 against the reigning champion Washington Capitals, but what he’ll do with that high opinion from his general manager and massive opportunity to be an NHL regular makes all the difference.