Winnipeg is reeling, the Panthers are stirring things up and Toronto is looking for a finishing touch -- again.

Sprong was a member of the Vancouver Canucks for a grand total of nine regular-season games in the 2024–25 season. After some defensive gaps were spotted in his play, he was quickly traded to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for future considerations.

Following a tight end-of-season race for the last wild card spots, the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs have started off strong, with multiple overtime winners, dominant performances and thrilling last-minute finishes.