Shane Wright heads to Kraken camp after summer trade stalls

Seattle has four preseason games to settle its roster

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 261 min read

What happened: Agent Kurt Overhardt told Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman that Seattle had agreed to seek a summer move for Shane Wright. The Kraken open rookie camp Sept. 11 and their main camp Sept. 17.

Why it matters: The 22-year-old center must rebuild his standing after his production fell sharply last season. His performance could shape both Seattle’s bottom-six competition and his trade value.

By the numbers: Wright recorded 27 points in 74 games last season, down 17 points from his previous He has 78 points in 169 NHL games, a rate of 0.46 per game.

What to watch: Seattle’s four-game preseason begins against Vancouver on Sept. 19. Wright’s role and any renewed trade talks will bear watching before the 2026-27 season.

Sources

Yahoo NHL 2026-08-26T21:16:35.414713+00:00

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