Vancouver Canucks identified as preferred trade destination for Shane Wright
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 12:48 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The Vancouver Canucks have emerged as the preferred trade destination for Shane Wright, a young center from the Seattle Kraken. Despite being the worst team in the NHL last season, the Canucks are reportedly looking to acquire NHL-ready talent. Wright was previously the No. 1 prospect but has struggled to meet expectations in his NHL career, recording 36 goals and 78 points over parts of four seasons. The Kraken initially sought a steep return for Wright, which the Canucks declined. However, interest remains as both teams explore a potential deal.
- •Shane Wright is a center for the Seattle Kraken.
- •Wright has struggled, with 36 goals in 169 NHL games.
- •The Canucks are exploring trades while in a rebuild.
- •Vancouver's interest in Wright remains after initial trade talks.
- •No deal is imminent, but negotiations could continue.
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Canucks Named as Preferred Destination of top Trade Candidate
"The Vancouver Canucks were the worst team in the National Hockey League a year ago, and while they added some good talent in a trade of superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes, as well as in the 2026 NHL Draft, they’ve still got plenty of work to do before becoming competitive again.While they are likely to be […] The post Canucks Named as Preferred Destination of top Trade Candidate appeared first on HEAVY.
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