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When news broke on Sunday that the Seattle Kraken were trading Shane Wright, 22, to the Nashville Predators for Matthew Wood, 21, in a one-for-one swap of young forwards, Sound Of Hockey’s Darren Brown had you covered with some instant analysis.

NHL News / Bleedin' Blue / November 2

Blues were right to avoid this recently traded top draft pick

Yesterday, the Seattle Kraken sent center Shane Wright to the Nashville Predators in exchange for winger Matthew Wood. The trade was one for one. Shane Wright, a center, was drafted fourth overall in 2022 by the Kraken.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 2

Wright, Wood trade a good change of scenery for both players

The NHL is feeling unusually trade-crazy these days. We’re still in the aftermath of the blockbuster Connor Hellebuyck deal between the Winnipeg Jets and New Jersey Devils, and reeling from the news of superstar winger Nikita Kucherov requesting a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Nashville Predators News / NHL Rumors / November 2

NHL Trade: Nashville Predators Acquires Shane Wright for Matthew Wood

The Nashville Predators announced on Sunday evening that they acquired Shane Wright from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for Matthew Wood. The trade is one for one.

Matthew Wood News / Kraken Chronicle / November 2

Kraken acquire Matthew Wood from Nashville

On Friday, Nov. 1, the Seattle Kraken kicked off the month with a bang. Although they didn't play a game, the Kraken took part in the next trade of the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

Grading the Predators and Kraken’s Shane Wright & Matthew Wood Trade

We’ve had some blockbuster trades to begin the 2026-27 NHL season. This isn’t that, but the Nashville Predators and Seattle Kraken linked up for an interesting change-of-scenery trade for two recent high draft picks.

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Seattle Kraken News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

Shane Wright era ends in Seattle as Kraken make bold bet on Matthew Wood

The Seattle Kraken have been trying to move on from Shane Wright for quite some time, and they’ve finally found a trade partner. The former fourth-overall pick has struggled to establish himself as a full-time impact player at the NHL level.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 1

Predators acquire Shane Wright from Kraken for Matthew Wood

The Nashville Predators and Seattle Kraken will be swapping a couple of young talents, with center Shane Wright going to Nashville and winger Matthew Wood going to Seattle.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Kraken, Predators Swap Shane Wright, Matthew Wood

It looks like a pair of recent first-round picks will be swapping teams. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Nashville Predators and Seattle Kraken are working on a trade that would send Shane Wright to the Predators and Matthew Wood to the Kraken.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 1

Chris MacFarland Hopes Wood and Bourque Can Lead Nashville Into the Future

Nashville Predators general manager Chris MacFarland joined 102.5 The Game Nashville before the team kicks off its 2026-27 regular season and praised two young centers on the roster, Matthew Wood and Mavrik Bourque.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / September 22

Nashville Digs Deep For Overtime Preseason Victory

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators got their preseason lick back on Tuesday after losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday. The Predators played a strong third period and defeated the Lightning 3-2 in overtime in the second game of the preseason schedule.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22

Nashville Predators Recall Zachary L’Heureux, Matthew Wood

The Nashville Predators announced today that forwards Zachary L’Heureux and Matthew Wood have been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals.

Nashville Predators News / Breakaway on SI / December 2

Predators Give Rookie Life-Changing News

The Nashville Predators are having a season to forget so far as they are 8-13-4 and sit dead last in the Western Conference standings with 20 points. It seems like they are destined to sell off pieces at the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline later in the season.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10, 2025

Predators activate, reassign forward prospect

The Predators have activated forward prospect Matthew Wood from season-opening injured reserve and loaned him to AHL Milwaukee, according to the AHL’s transactions log.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / October 1, 2025

Predators’ Matthew Wood out week-to-week with lower-body injury

One of the young stars in the Music City is going to miss some time. According to multiple reports, Nashville Predators forward Matthew Wood is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / March 29, 2025

Predators sign Matthew Wood to entry-level contract

The Nashville Predators announced Saturday that the club has signed right winger Matthew Wood to a three-year, entry-level contract that begins in the current campaign.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Gophers on SI / May 13, 2024

Minnesota hockey officially lands big-time transfer Matthew Wood

Matthew Wood, a little over a month after it was reported that he was going to transfer to the Golden Gophers, has officially signed on to play hockey at the University of Minnesota. Wood was the top-ranked player in the transfer portal after starring at Connecticut in 2023-24.

Nashville Predators News / Minnesota Gophers on SI / April 7, 2024

Gophers land Predators draft pick Matthew Wood in transfer portal

The Gophers men’s hockey team is landing one of the transfer portal’s biggest prizes. According to multiple reports, Connecticut forward Matthew Wood, the top-ranked player in the transfer portal, is transferring to Minnesota.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / April 3, 2024

Predators’ Prospect Matthew Wood Eyes Transfer Options

Standout Nashville Predators prospect Matthew Wood announced his intention to enter the NCAA’s transfer portal last week. At just 19, the former UCONN

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31, 2024

Predators' 2023 first-round pick to enter NCAA transfer portal

Former top-15 pick Matthew Wood is expected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Hockey Now / December 28, 2023

Matthew Wood Flashes Scoring Touch In World Juniors Rout Of Latvia

After being kept off the scoresheet while playing a little over six minutes in Canada’s 5-2 win over Finland in Tuesday’s IIHF World Junior Championship opener, Nashville Predators prospect Matthew Wood had a coming-out party in Wednesday’s 10-0 win over Latvia.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Hockey Now / December 13, 2023

Standout Performance Earns Matthew Wood Spot On Canada’s WJC Roster

Few would argue that Nashville Predators prospect Matthew Wood was one of the more talented players at Hockey Canada’s World Juniors selection camp. So, it came as no surprise when the 18-year-old forward made the cut for Canada’s national junior team roster, which is set to compete at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship on Dec.