Matthew Wood Traded to Seattle Kraken in Swap for Shane Wright

Matthew Wood has been traded from the Nashville Predators to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for Shane Wright. The 21-year-old forward, selected 15th overall in 2023, has recorded one goal and three points while averaging 14:03 of ice time through 14 games this season. Wood has posted 18 goals and 34 points in 91 career NHL games. He is expected to join Seattle's third line as a right winger alongside Berkly Catton and Kaapo Kakko, seeking a fresh start ahead of restricted free agency.