Two NHL youngsters are swapping teams.
Wright, 22, was surprisingly taken fourth overall by the Kraken in 2022 after he was widely expected to be the No. 1 overall pick. In five seasons in Seattle, he has struggled to find his footing and has spent lots of time in the AHL.
This season, he has three goals and an assist in 14 games played. His best campaign came in 2024-25, when he posted 19 goals and 25 assists for 44 points in 79 games.
Wood, 21, was the No. 15 overall pick by the Predators in 2023. In 91 NHL games across three seasons, he has 18 goals and 16 assists for 34 points. This year, he has a goal and two assists in 14 games.
“Matthew is a young forward who adds size and an elite shot to our group,” said Kraken GM Jason Botterill in a statement. “He’s a skilled player, with high hockey sense, who demonstrated his offensive potential last season as a rookie in the National Hockey League. We’re thrilled to welcome Matthew to Seattle and excited to see his impact on our team. We thank Shane for his contributions to our organization and the city of Seattle, and we wish him all the best in Nashville.”