Kraken Trade Wright to Reset | NHL News

The Seattle Kraken are reportedly eyeing a trade for young center Shane Wright, the fourth overall pick in the 2022 draft, whose performance has dipped and whose development hasn’t matched expectations. With the team stuck in a frustrating “mushy middle” — too good for bottom-tier status but not elite enough for playoff contention — the move signals deeper issues in player development and coaching. The departure of their president of hockey operations adds pressure on the GM to turn this into a strategic reset. Trading Wright, despite his pedigree, could be a necessary sacrifice to rebuild around future stars, potentially setting the Kraken on a path toward true Stanley Cup contention by 2026-27. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eebd8909ed6b800d