Kraken, Predators swap forwards in intriguing midseason trade

The Seattle Kraken have finally traded 22-year-old center Shane Wright after months of continuous rumors . The Kraken completed a one-for-one trade with the Nashville Predators in exchange for 21-year-old winger Matthew Wood , giving both former first-round picks a fresh start , per a post on X by Frank Seravalli. Wright, selected fourth overall in the 2022 NHL Draft, had already requested a move away from Seattle during the summer. He leaves with three goals and four points in 14 games this season, a decline from the 12 goals and 27 points in 74 appearances last season.