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Folks who follow the Seattle Kraken, myself included, expected Shane Wright to take another step in his development this season. Although the results have not surfaced yet, a deeper look at his analytics shows progress.

The Blue Jays planted Shane Wright on X

The Blue Jays are getting a lot of attention in the sports news – and for damn good reasons, it should be mentioned. The club qualified for the World Series last night by beating the Seattle Mariners in an ultimate game… even though Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Shane Wright Scores in 100th NHL Game

The 2025-26 season just began, but already Seattle Kraken players are ringing in their milestones. On Saturday, Oct. 18, Shane Wright played in his 100th career NHL game.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 17

NHL Rumors: Jared McCann and Mason McTavish

Sekeres and Price: Jeff Marek on the Sekeres and Price talking about the Seattle Kraken, and how there may not be a long-term fit for Jared McCann in Seattle.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

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.

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.

Seattle Kraken News / Dose.ca / February 5

Shane Wright has the same number of points as Slaf (with two more games played)

In 2022, the Canadiens decided to select Juraj Slafkovsky with the first overall pick in the NHL draft. We know what happened next: Nemec was selected by the Devils, Logan Cooley was the choice of the (former) Coyotes… And Shane Wright had his name called by the Kraken at 4th overall.

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.

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / December 9, 2024

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, 2024

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.

Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / November 27, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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 / 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 / Field Level Media / April 8, 2024

Shane Wright, Kraken ride momentum into meeting with Coyotes

It took a bit longer than some might have anticipated, but it appears Shane Wright has arrived. The fourth overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft scored two goals and had an assist in the Seattle Kraken's 3-1 road victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday.