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When a player has publicly postured for a trade like the Kraken’s Shane Wright did early in free agency, there’s always a risk that the player will opt not to report to training camp and accept a suspension if it’s not honored.

NHL News / Oilersnation / August 20

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / August 1

Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson, Wright & Bigger Questions

The Vancouver Canucks are once again connected to an interesting trade possibility. Reports that the team has shown interest in Seattle Kraken centre Shane Wright have created speculation about what Vancouver’s next move could be, especially with Elias Pettersson’s future continuing to be a topic of conversation.

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 31

Exploring an Elias Pettersson for Shane Wright 1-for-1 swap

The Seattle Kraken have spent the past several months searching for a star, and the Vancouver Canucks appear increasingly motivated to move one. Between the two Pacific Northwest clubs sits Shane Wright, a 22-year-old centre whose representatives have asked Seattle to find him a new team.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 23

Tom Willander should be too high a price for Shane Wright for the Canucks

Sekeres and Price: Frank Corrado, when asked about the Seattle Kraken asking for Tom Willander from the Vancouver Canucks in a Shane Wright trade. That price may be too much for the Canucks.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 23

Penguins Intrigued In Shane Wright Trade Possibility

What could be the ‘Wright’ destination for Shane Wright? The former fourth-overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft hasn’t had everything go to plan in his short career with the Seattle Kraken so far.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 22

Penguins' interest in Wright could reveal their plan after Crosby

Penguins' interest in Shane Wright could reveal their plan after Sidney Crosby

Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have controlled the top two center positions for the Penguins for nearly two decades.

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NHL News / Flamesnation / July 22

Calgary Flames trade tiers: Who Is untouchable in 2026?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Penguins’ Wright Interest Shows Center Search Is Alive

The Pittsburgh Penguins don’t need to make a panic trade for Shane Wright. But they do need to keep looking for younger answers down the middle. That is the important takeaway from Pittsburgh’s reported interest in the Seattle Kraken center.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 18

Shane Wright Prefers Trade To Canucks

Despite asking the Seattle Kraken for a trade a few weeks ago, nothing has materialized on the trade front for center Shane Wright. Still, that could change relatively soon, as Ben Kuzma of The Province reported in an article that Wright prefers a trade to the Vancouver Canucks, and there is mutual interest from the Kraken’s northern rival.

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 16

Don Taylor talks Rogers cuts, Canucks, Shane Wright, and more

On Wednesday’s episode of Canucks Conversation , David Quadrelli and Harman Dayal were joined by Don Taylor to discuss Rogers shutting down Sportsnet 650 before sharing his thoughts on the recent Shane Wright-to-Vancouver speculation.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 14

So, what would a reasonable Shane Wright trade look like for the Canucks?

We’re not even halfway through July, and the rumours regarding Shane Wright and the Vancouver Canucks continue to percolate. At this point, some readers are no doubt sick of the headlines, and especially sick of the lazy puns – and, you know what, they’re well within their Wrights to feel that way.

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Around the NHL: Canucks reportedly Shane Wright’s preferred destination

Welcome to a mid-week edition of Around the NHL, where league activity continues to pick up across the board. During a summer where the Toronto Maple Leafs have revamped every level of the organization, the rest of the NHL are still making moves, with a few prominent free agents still on the board.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL Trade Talk / July 13

Insider Says Shane Wright Has a Team He’d Prefer a Trade To

According to Ben Kuzma of The Province, Shane Wright would like to land with the Vancouver Canucks. Assuming he has a say in things, Wright not only sees an opportunity in Vancouver, but he likes where the team is headed.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 13

Canucks are Shane Wright’s preferred destination: report

Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright has voiced his displeasure with his situation on his current team. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that Wright’s camp and the Kraken have agreed that a fresh start is in the best interest of both parties.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 11

Dhaliwal: Canucks approached Kraken about Shane Wright; ask was ‘very high’

After it was reported earlier this month that 22-year-old Seattle Kraken centreman Shane Wright is available on the trade market, the 2022 fourth-overall pick has become a name to watch this summer.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 10

NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, and Destinations for Shane Wright

The Anaheim Ducks are looking to move Frank Vatrano’s contract … They talked to the Vancouver Canucks but it’s money-in, money-out for the Canucks Taj: Rick Dhaliwal on the Oilers Now show on the Anaheim Ducks looking to move Frank Vatrano‘s contract: “Ducks are going to have to add sweeteners to get rid of players.

NHL News / Flamesnation / July 10

Should the Flames trade for Shane Wright?

What type of player is the most difficult to acquire in today’s NHL? Young, right shot centres. That’s why the name Shane Wright has been discussed as a trade option for the Calgary Flames in recent weeks.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10

Kraken Have Major Ask From Canucks in Shane Wright Trade Talks

Shane Wright and the Seattle Kraken appear to be heading toward a split, and one of the teams reportedly interested in the young center is the rebuilding Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Bruins Should Consider Shane Wright Trade Opportunity

The Boston Bruins are in need of high-end talent to help elevate the existing roster into legitimate Stanley Cup contenders. The problem is that acquiring these types of players often requires giving up premium talent in return.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Canucks Would Be a Great Trade Destination For the Kraken’s Shane Wright

Shane Wright’s future in the NHL doesn’t appear to be with the Seattle Kraken. It was recently reported by Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet that Wright and the Kraken mutually want to part ways and are looking for potential trade partners to take on Wright.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 10

Five potential trade destinations for Kraken center Shane Wright

Save for an underwhelming crop of unrestricted free agents, we’re currently in the midst of one of the most fascinating NHL offseasons in recent memory.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 5

The Right Canadiens Trade Target Is Wright

It was the stare seen all across Montreal back at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The Canadiens were hosting and had the first-overall pick, Shane Wright having been at the top of many draft rankings heading into the event.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL Trade Talk / July 4

Kraken Agree to Trade Shane Wright to a Team in Need of a Young Center

Shane Wright‘s time in Seattle is coming to an end. According to Elliotte Friedman, the Kraken have agreed to trade the young center this summer, with Wright’s agent, Kurt Overhardt, confirming the situation directly: Seattle GM Jason Botterill has agreed to move Wright to a team in need of a top young center.

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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