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Wright Lands in Nashville After Kraken Trade
2 Nov
Summary
- Shane Wright traded to Nashville Predators for Matthew Wood.
- Wright scored 19 goals in his first full NHL season (2024-25).
- He was the 4th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.
Shane Wright, the center drafted fourth overall by the Seattle Kraken in 2022, has been traded to the Nashville Predators. The deal, which sent forward Matthew Wood to Seattle, concludes months of trade rumors surrounding the 22-year-old.
Wright is currently in the final year of his entry-level contract. He recorded three goals and four points in 14 games for the Kraken during the 2026-27 season. His previous season, 2024-25, saw him score 19 goals and 44 points in his first full NHL campaign.
Drafted as a highly touted prospect who received exceptional status in junior hockey, Wright's NHL trajectory has seen a significant shift. Wood, the 15th overall pick in 2023, is also in his first full NHL season and has one goal and three points in 14 games this year.
