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  • sprongTrending Up: Daniel Sprong was named the QMJHL First Star of the Week. In two games, Sprong had 5 goals and 1 assist and a plus-5 rating to earn the honors. Sprong has been on a tear of late, with 9 goals and 7 assists in his last six games. That’s expected production for a skilled junior player like Sprong who turns 20 in March.
2016-2017 Stats: 25 GP – 15 Goals – 16 Assists – 31 Points – -14 

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  • bluegerTrending Up: Teddy Blueger |  Even with several forwards graduating to the NHL over the last year, 2012 2nd round pick Teddy Blueger is still in that middle of the pack range on the Penguins prospect board but the organization feels he’s starting to turn a corner over the last couple months. An excellent playmaker, Blueger has flashed great vision and playmaking ability with each game, collecting 11 points (2 goal – 9 assists) in his last 11 games. Blueger had six points in his first 17 games.
2016-2017 Stats (WBS): 28 GP – 5 Goals – 12 Assists – 17 Points – +15 
  • SundqvistTrending Down: Oskar Sundqvist has dealt with some nagging injuries and his production has plummeted after putting up 30 points in his first 28 games. Sundqvist pointless in his last six games, has no goals in 16 games and just 3 points during that span.
2016-2017 Stats (WBS): 44 GP – 14 Goals – 19 Assists – 33 Points – +14 

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