The Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright is reported to be actively working with his agent as he seeks a trade form the team amid rumors of a strained bond with the coaching staff. While a number of rival teams have continued to be linked to him, it seems the New Jersey Devils have emerged as a potential landing spot for him.
Which teams are interested in Shane Wright?
Ever since it has been made clear that the young center wants to be traded, many teams, including the Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers and the New Jersey Devils have been linked to him.What are insiders saying about the trade rumors?A few hours ago, Mike Gould of Daily Faceoff noted in a recent report, “It may be speculative to discuss the Flames and Blackhawks potentially making a play for Wright, but it’s far less so to loop in the Devils, who have already taken a run at landing a highly touted young center this offseason. On Wednesday, we learned the Devils were unsuccessful in their bid for Utah Mammoth center Barrett Hayton, whom they signed to a one-year offer sheet last week.”Daily Faceoff’s Mike Gould added, “ After missing out on Hayton, the No. 5 overall pick in 2018, would it not make sense for New Jersey to make a play for somebody like Wright? Had the Devils managed to pry Hayton away from Utah, they would’ve sent the Mammoth their own 2027 second-round pick as compensation. Wright is younger, was drafted one pick higher and certainly had a more impressive junior career, so it tracks that New Jersey might have to give up a little bit more to get him.”
Contract details and salary cap implications
The young center Shane Wright is in the final year of his deal with the Seattle Kraken, costing just $915,00 base salary.Shane Wright’s salary remains affordable for any team which will be trading for him.
How will the trade affect the teams?
For the New Jersey Devils,trading for Shane Wright lands them a former 4th- overall pick with huge offensive potential for under $1 million.Shane Wright will also give the team an elite center depth as he forms an impactful trio alongside Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier.
