Daniel Sprong, a player for the Red Wings, willingly gave up his No. 88 jersey to Patrick Kane and will now wear No. 17. Sprong expressed admiration for Kane, calling him the best American born player and a future Hall of Famer. Kane will take over the No. 88 jersey, and Sprong mentioned receiving a mystery gift for the change. The decision was made without much fuss, and Sprong also offered the No. 88 jersey to Patrick Kane, saying it would be an honor. The Red Wings organization has not yet confirmed the jersey swap.
Daniel Sprong gave up No. 88 to new Red Wings teammate Patrick Kane, will instead wear No. 17.
Daniel Sprong, who previously wore 88 with the Red Wings, is now wearing 17. He said it wasn't a hard decision to give 88 to Patrick Kane. "Probably the best American born player to play the game, a future Hall of Famer. That's his trademark. That's his number. Easy decision."
Daniel Sprong said there's some sort of mystery gift coming his way for switching from 88 to 17 with Patrick Kane taking his usual number with the Red Wings. Sounds like there wasn't much fuss over that change.
Daniel Sprong has graciously offered to relinquish his No. 88 for Patrick Kane, saying it would be an honor. #RedWings
Daniel Sprong says Patrick Kane can have his no. 88.
Red Wings sign old, decrepit man https://t.co/Svkp7rAn5I
Daniel Sprong still has No. 88 on his helmet for Red Wings practice. No sign of the other No. 88 yet.
Daniel Sprong has the power now to tell the Red Wings organization, "fine, I'll give you 88 if you give me 91 that I wore in Seattle." And when that happens others will have to have the internal conversation about why he could even ask for 91....
Daniel Sprong, No. 88 on the Red Wings, this morning: https://t.co/0N1iW9iR1p