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It’s no secret the Seattle Kraken’s future hinges on the growth of two young centers: Matty Beniers and Shane Wright. Both were high draft picks expected to become cornerstone players, and while their development paths have looked very different so far, each offers plenty of intrigue for fans playing the long game.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 21

Chicago Blackhawks 2025 offseason trade target: Shane Wright

The Chicago Blackhawks have plenty of resources entering the offseason to make big swings at adding to the roster through free agency or the trade market.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 22

Are the Seattle Kraken Heading Down the Path of the Buffalo Sabres?

Ever since the Seattle Kraken joined the NHL, questions have surrounded how they constructed their team and handled their business. From the expansion draft to last offseason, the Kraken have been looked at as a team that could be better, but they decided on a long path to success.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 18

Shane Wright, Adam Larrson propel Kraken past Blackhawks

Shane Wright scored twice and Adam Larsson had a goal and two assists to boost the visiting Seattle Kraken to a 6-2 rout of the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.

NHL News / Habs Fanatics / March 17

Something Strange Is Happening with Shane Wright Since His Game Against the Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens fans are well aware of the name Shane Wright, as he was passed over by Kent Hughes in favor of Juraj Slafkovsky in the 2022 draft. Wright

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 3

Fantasy Hockey 2024-25: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 20

Identifying the players with four games each week and filling your roster with those players can increase your chances of winning your fantasy hockey matchup.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / February 25

Is Kraken’s Shane Wright a legit top-six NHL forward?

Is Shane Wright finally beginning to show his full potential? The one-time favorite to headline the 2022 NHL Draft who was ultimately selected fourth overall

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 22

Shane Wright’s 2-Point Night Helps Kraken Defeat Panthers 2-1

The Seattle Kraken and the Florida Panthers were back in action after the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The Panthers hosted the Kraken, but home ice did not help them.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 6

Daily Faceoff NHL DFS Value Plays — January 6th

Welcome to Daily Faceoff’s NHL DFS Value Plays, where five days a week from Monday to Friday, I break down hockey’s main slate, looking for the top value plays.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 3

The Statsies: Teddy Blueger shuts down Shane Wright in Canucks shootout win

First win of 2025. The Vancouver Canucks managed to get a little bit of revenge on the Seattle Kraken, downing them 4-3 in a shootout at the Climate Pledge Arena.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / December 10

Shane Wright is proving that NHL development isn’t linear

There was a time when Shane Wright was the undisputed top 2004-born hockey player in the world. Wright was the scoring leader of one of the most dominant minor hockey teams in Canadian history: the 2018-19 Don Mills Flyers U-16 AAA team.

NHL News / Dose.ca / December 9

Top-5: Matvei Michkov signs an autograph after being ejected from the match

There were seven games on Sunday in the NHL. What happened? Let’s find out together: Has anyone ever told you that Matvei Michkov is a good hockey player?

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / December 9

NHL Lessons Learned, Week 9: The Wright Stuff

The ninth week of the NHL regular season completed and brought it with it a new outlook on the season. The top spots in the league are suddenly a three team race between the Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets, and Minnesota Wild.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / November 29

Kraken’s Shane Wright Still Searching for Consistency

The road to Shane Wright’s current place in the NHL with the Seattle Kraken has had its ups and downs. Some of the worst downs came quite recently when he was a healthy scratch for three games from Nov.

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Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / November 27

Shane Wright, Kraken eye sweep of pair against Ducks

Some people learn best by doing. For others, it's by watching. The Seattle Kraken gave Shane Wright a chance at the latter over the past week and it paid off Monday in Anaheim.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 26

Back in lineup, Shane Wright carries Kraken past Ducks

Shane Wright returned to the lineup and had a goal and an assist as the Seattle Kraken defeated the host Anaheim Ducks 3-2 Monday night in the opener of a home-and-home series between the Pacific Division rivals.

NHL News / Habs Fanatics / November 22

Journalist Claims Canadiens Drafting Shane Wright Would've Caused an Uproar Among Fans

Kent Hughes isn't perfect, nor is his team, but you absolutely can't say they made a mistake with their first overall pick in the 2022 draft. For now, Slafkovsky seems to have been the right choice.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / October 12

Shane Wright still has what it takes to be a big contributor for Kraken

Wright is hoping to flash some of the talent that made scouts salivate over him when he was in junior.

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Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / August 5

Kraken Can Expect Improvement From Key Center

The 2024-25 season must be a breakout year for Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright. Heading into his third season with the organization, Wright looks forward to finally getting a full-time role at the NHL level.

Seattle Kraken News / Dose.ca / June 5, 2024

Rumor mill: some teams have Shane Wright in their sights

With the draft and the free agent period just around the corner, rumour season is in full swing in the NHL. In order to keep abreast of everything that’s

Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / April 10, 2024

Kraken focused on positives, like Shane Wright, with Sharks visiting

The Seattle Kraken will wrap up the home portion of their 2023-2024 schedule when they play host to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. Despite the

Seattle Kraken News / NHL Trade Talk / April 10, 2024

Shane Wright Proving His Worth With the Kraken

A player some considered a draft bust Shane Wright is now looking like an absolute steal for the Seattle Kraken. The move to add Wright into the starting lineup as the season winds down has shown that patience pays off.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / April 2, 2024

Shane Wright Scores in Kraken’s Win Over Sharks

The Seattle Kraken began a California road trip on Monday night by visiting the lowly San Jose Sharks. Although Wednesday is the big one in Los Angeles to face the Kings – the nearest team they can mathematically catch to make the playoffs – it was important to not overlook the Sharks.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31, 2024