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Canucks pursue trade for Shane Wright from Kraken

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 12:55 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Canucks pursue trade for Shane Wright from Kraken

Summary

The Vancouver Canucks are exploring a trade for Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright, as they continue to reshape their roster during the offseason. The proposed trade would involve sending Jonathan Lekkerimaki and draft picks to Seattle. Wright, a former fourth overall pick, may provide the Canucks with needed offense and has potential for growth after a challenging season. The Canucks' offseason includes several roster changes, aiming to improve their lineup for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

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•Canucks target Shane Wright in a potential trade with Kraken
•Proposed trade sends Lekkerimaki and draft picks to Seattle
•Wright had 27 points in 74 games last season
•Canucks have brought in players like Brendan Gallagher and Jamie Oleksiak
•Team continues to focus on rebuilding before the new season

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The Vancouver Canucks have had a pretty active offseason so far. They have brought in a handful of new players, including Brendan Gallagher, Jamie Oleksiak, Paul Cotter, and Luke Schenn. They also traded players like defenseman Marcus Pettersson and forward Nils Hoglander.Yet, with there still being a good amount of time left before the start […] The post Canucks Trade Pitch Lands Rising Star Center From Kraken appeared first on HEAVY.
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