Seattle Kraken willing to trade Shane Wright this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 3:11 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The Seattle Kraken are prepared to trade forward Shane Wright, according to agent Kurt Overhardt. The team selected Wright fourth overall in 2022, but his development has not met expectations. Reports indicate five teams are interested in acquiring him: Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, and Vancouver Canucks. The Kraken seek a fair trade for the 22-year-old, who recorded 12 goals and 15 assists in 74 games last season.
- •Shane Wright was first-round draft pick by the Kraken in 2022.
- •He has played 169 NHL games with 36 goals and 42 assists.
- •Reports link Wright to five potential new teams.
- •The Kraken want a fair trade for Wright's departure.
- •Wright recorded 12 goals and 15 assists last season.
- 3:11 AMYahoo Sports — Four Teams Linked to Shane Wright
"Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on July 5 that the Seattle Kraken were willing to move on from first-round draft selection Shane Wright.
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