The Seattle Kraken have traded one-time top prospect Shane Wright to the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Matthew Wood, according to an Associated Press report on Sunday.
Wright, who was selected fourth overall by Seattle in the 2022 NHL Draft, was once considered the consensus top prospect in his draft class before a slide on draft day. The 20-year-old center has struggled to establish himself at the NHL level, recording limited production in his early professional career.
Wood, a 2023 first-round pick by Nashville, heads to Seattle in the deal. The 19-year-old winger has been developing in the Predators organization and represents a different profile as a skilled offensive forward.
The trade marks a significant move for both Pacific Division rivals as they reshape their prospect pipelines heading into the 2026-27 season.
