From FOX 13 Seattle · Curtis Crabtree · · 1m
Kraken trade Wright for Wood
Seattle Kraken trade Shane Wright to Predators for 21-year-old Matthew Wood.
In brief
Seattle Kraken trade Shane Wright to Predators for 21-year-old Matthew Wood. Seattle Kraken traded Shane Wright to Nashville Predators for Matthew Wood, a 21-year-old winger drafted 15th in 2023. Originally reported by FOX 13 Seattle.
Trade deal
Seattle Kraken traded former No. 4 pick Shane Wright to Nashville Predators for 21-year-old winger Matthew Wood.
Wright's record
Wright played 183 games with 39 goals and 43 assists, ending a tenure marked by trade pressure from his agent.
Wood's background
Wood, the 15th pick in 2023 NHL Draft, has 34 points in 91 career games with Predators.
GM statement
Kraken GM Jason Botterill called Wood a skilled player with elite shot who adds size to the team.
Trade pressure
Wright's agent Kurt Overhardt publicly applied pressure to get Wright traded during the summer.
Wright's response
Wright said he was focused on playing for Seattle, not trade speculation from his agent.
The short version
Seattle Kraken traded Shane Wright to Nashville Predators for Matthew Wood, a 21-year-old winger drafted 15th in 2023.
