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NHL Trade Watch: Maple Leafs Selling, Panarin Interest, Wright On The Move?

The NHL is now just five days away from the Olympic roster freeze, and the rumour mill is heating up fast. At this point, it feels like every hour brings a new report or a fresh name tied to the deadline.

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Artemi Panarin: the Kraken would be willing to trade Shane Wright to get him

In which uniform will Artemi Panarin finish the current season? That’s the question on everyone’s lips in the NHL right now. What we do know is that the Rangers intend to trade him to a destination that will suit the Russian.

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Shane Wright News / Sound of Hockey / January 30

Three Takeaways – Shane Wright scores two, Kraken roll to 5-2 win over Maple Leafs

…And just like that, the Seattle Kraken have vaulted into third place in the Pacific Division. It’s wild to think that coming into Thursday’s game, the Kraken (24-19-9) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (24-20-9) had nearly identical records and the same number of standings points.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 30

NHL trade rumours: Why the Maple Leafs should target Shane Wright to kickstart retool

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the midst of a trying season that is looking more likely than not to be a lost one. They were never able to get the ball rolling in the early going, they have been routinely outplayed, and they now find themselves well behind the playoff line with the Olympic break fast approaching.

Shane Wright News / Field Level Media / January 30

Shane Wright's 2-goal effort steers Kraken past Maple Leafs

Shane Wright scored twice as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 Thursday night. Brandon Montour and Jared McCann had a goal and an assist apiece and Matty Beniers also tallied for the Kraken, who won their third game in a row and wrapped up a 4-2-0 homestand.

Shane Wright News / The Hockey Writers / January 29

Flames Should Avoid Trading for Kraken’s Shane Wright

The Calgary Flames are continuing to work through their retooling stage, but could still use some improvements in a number of areas. They need far more scoring overall, particularly up front, but most would agree that their biggest need at this time is a top-end centreman.

Shane Wright News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 28

Kraken rumors: Shane Wright looking for scenery change amid trade buzz

Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright has had a very up-and-down career in the NHL. He was the fourth overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft and was the consensus best player in that draft process up until the event itself.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

Wild Trading Wallstedt for O’Reilly or Wright Could Make Sense

A shocking trade candidate has emerged out of the blue. Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt was on fire to start the 2025–26 campaign, even placing second in NHL.com’s midseason Calder Trophy poll.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 27

Acquiring Shane Wright would be a wise decision for the Flames

A young right-shot centre’s name has come up in recent trade rumours. Last Wednesday, The Fourth Period’s Dave Pagnotta reported that the Seattle Kraken are open to moving Shane Wright, with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reporting the same in a recent 32 Thoughts Podcast.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / January 26

Monday Musings: Still on a ride

It was another roller‑coaster week for the Seattle Kraken, who traded off losses and wins to finish 2–2–0. Things opened with a 6–3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in which the Kraken started late, battled back, but ultimately came up short.

Shane Wright News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Big trade brewing between Jets and Kraken involving Shane Wright?

The Winnipeg Jets and Seattle Kraken could be emerging as potential trade partners as speculation continues to grow around former fourth-overall pick Shane Wright.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Nylander-for-Wright? Why this blockbuster trade rumor feels off

The rumor mill has shifted its focus toward a potential blockbuster involving William Nylander and the Seattle Kraken. It is a mock trade gaining more traction than many originally expected.

Seattle Kraken News / Canucksarmy / January 25

Wright or Wrong?: Should the Canucks trade for the Kraken’s Shane Wright?

It would be fair to wonder if this is a case of “good headline, bad idea.” But on this occasion, this idea about a trade between two Pacific Northwest rivals might actually have some sand to it.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / January 24

Kraken Notebook – Lambert’s approach to poor performance, more on Shane Wright

After Lane Lambert was blunt in his assessment of the Seattle Kraken’s performance against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday—calling it, “The worst 40 minutes we played all year,”—I was curious to see what kind of tone Seattle’s practice would take Saturday, as the team prepared for a 12 p.m.

NHL News / Total Pro Sports / January 24

NHL Insider Says Trading Shane Wright For A $52.15M Rangers Forward 'Isn’t The Worst Idea'

The Seattle Kraken are quietly exploring a bold option as they look to fix one of the biggest gaps in their lineup. According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, the team is open to listening to offers for Shane Wright, a move that would have seemed unthinkable not long ago.

Seattle Kraken News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

NHL Rumours: Seattle Kraken Looking to Move Former 4th-Overall Pick

Thank you for joining us with an edition of NHL Rumours here at Last Word On Hockey. This edition looks at the Seattle Kraken’s plan to move on from a former top draft pick.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / January 23

Kraken News & Rumors: Wright, Oleksiak & More

The Seattle Kraken are trying to get back on track in January. After a strong start to the month, they concluded their East Coast road trip in the worst possible way, dropping four of the five games.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 22

Kraken Open To Trading Shane Wright

The Seattle Kraken are reportedly open to trading 2022 No. 4 overall pick Shane Wright as they pursue adding an impactful top-six scorer, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 21

Kraken rumors: Seattle ‘open’ to trading former No. 4 overall pick

The Seattle Kraken struggled mightily to begin the 2025-26 NHL season. It seemed as if the NHL’s second-youngest franchise would once again fail to contend for a postseason spot.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Are the Kraken Really Willing to Trade Shane Wright Already?

The Seattle Kraken thought they had a steal when they selected Shane Wright fourth overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The expected No. 1 pick slipped after the Montreal Canadiens shockingly passed him up, and it’s looking more and more brilliant as the games pass by.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Kraken are open to trading Shane Wright

When the Seattle Kraken drafted Shane Wright fourth overall in 2022, it looked like they had their future superstar. But now, it looks like his time in Seattle might be ticking down.

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Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / January 6

Shane Wright celebrates birthday with go-ahead goal as Kraken beat Flames

Shane Wright celebrated his 22nd birthday with the go-ahead goal early in the third period as the Seattle Kraken defeated the host Calgary Flames 5-1 on Monday night.

Seattle Kraken News / Yardbarker / September 13, 2023