# Kraken trade Wright for Wood

> Seattle Kraken trade Shane Wright to Predators for 21-year-old Matthew Wood.
- Title: Kraken trade Wright for Wood · FOX 13 Seattle | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: FOX 13 Seattle — https://fox13seattle.com/sports/kraken-trade-wright-predators-wood
- Author: Curtis Crabtree
- Published: 2026-11-01T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: seattle kraken, nashville predators, shane wright, matthew wood, nhl draft, hockey trade, seattle, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Seattle Kraken traded Shane Wright to Nashville Predators for Matthew Wood, a 21-year-old winger drafted 15th in 2023.