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Nashville Predators acquire Shane Wright from Seattle Kraken
The Nashville Predators have acquired forward Shane Wright from the Seattle Kraken in a one-for-one trade for winger Matthew Wood. The deal, announced Sunday, concludes Wright’s tenure in Seattle after he reportedly requested a trade to seek a fresh start.
Wright, a former fourth overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, has recorded 82 points in 183 career games. Nashville General Manager Chris MacFarland stated that the team expects Wright to bring a strong, two-way game and increase the pace of their lineup.
In exchange, Seattle receives 21-year-old Matthew Wood, who was selected 15th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft. Wood, a 6-foot-4 winger, recorded 17 goals during his rookie season. Seattle General Manager Jason Botterill noted that Wood brings size, an elite shot, and high hockey sense to the Kraken roster.
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Chris MacFarland · Jason Botterill · Matthew Wood · Nashville Predators · Seattle Kraken · Shane Wright
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Shane Wright is 22 years old. soundofhockey.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Matthew Wood was selected 15th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft. soundofhockey.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Matthew Wood is 21 years old. soundofhockey.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Matthew Wood scored 17 goals in 71 games last season. soundofhockey.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Seattle Kraken traded Shane Wright to the Nashville Predators. soundofhockey.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Shane Wright recorded 27 points in 74 games during the 2025-26 campaign.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The trade is a one-for-one swap involving Matthew Wood. soundofhockey.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Wright's agent, Kurt Overhardt, requested a trade for him over the offseason. soundofhockey.com