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The Seattle Kraken have traded center Shane Wright to the Nashville Predators in exchange for center Matthew Wood. Wright, who was the Kraken's fourth overall pick in 2022, has struggled to find ice time and has posted just three goals and four points in 14 games this season. Wood, a 21-year-old forward drafted 15th overall by the Predators in 2023, has also had a slow start with one goal and three points in 14 games. Both players are set to become restricted free agents at the end of the season.
The trade is seen as a move by the Predators to add more speed and pace to their lineup, with Wood's skating and speed being a potential asset. Wright, on the other hand, is expected to bring a strong two-way game to the Predators and add to the pace of their lineup. The Kraken currently sit in third place in the Pacific Division, while the Predators hold the sixth spot in the Central Division, two points behind third place.
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