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Kraken Send Shane Wright To The Predators In Exchange For Matthew Wood

The Seattle Kraken are trading Shane Wright to the Nashville Predators for Matthew Wood in a one-for-one deal.

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 10:28 PM
Kraken Send Shane Wright To The Predators In Exchange For Matthew Wood
Key Things to Know
  • The Seattle Kraken traded forward Shane Wright to the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Matthew Wood.
  • This is a permanent trade involving two young former first-round draft picks.
  • Wright recorded three goals and four points in 14 games this season while averaging 14:14 of ice time.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Seattle Kraken have traded forward Shane Wright to the Nashville Predators in a permanent deal for forward Matthew Wood. Wright, selected fourth overall in 2022, struggled to find ice time and offense in Seattle, posting three goals and four points in 14 games this season after moving to the wing.

Wood, a 21-year-old drafted 15th overall by Nashville in 2023, has recorded one goal and three points through 14 games this season. Both Wright and Wood are slated to become restricted free agents at the conclusion of the season as each seeks a fresh start.

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