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Predators Acquire Former Fourth Overall Pick, Send Wood to Seattle

The Nashville Predators acquired one of the NHL's most intriguing young players in a rare one-for-one swap with the Seattle Kraken.

By William Espy · The Hockey News

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:17 PM

Key Things to Know

The Nashville Predators acquired center Shane Wright from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for forward Matthew Wood.
The trade is a permanent one-for-one player swap between the two NHL clubs.
Wright was selected fourth overall by the Kraken in the 2022 NHL Draft.

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The Nashville Predators have acquired center Shane Wright from the Seattle Kraken in a one-for-one trade. In exchange for the former fourth overall draft pick, Nashville sent forward Matthew Wood to Seattle.

Wright, 22, recorded three goals and one assist in 14 games with Seattle this season. Predators general manager Chris MacFarland stated that the team expects Wright to add a strong two-way game and pace to their forward lineup.

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