Shane Wright: Good News for the Kraken (Whose Wish Didn’t Come True)

Shane Wright's situation has been a talking point in the NHL this summer. The young center, who saw his performance dip in 2025–26 (27 points in 74 games), asked the Kraken to trade him during the offseason.
And Jason Botterill, the general manager in Seattle, agreed to his request. So the question was: in whose uniform would he start the 2026–27 season?
The problem is that, as of today, Wright is still in Seattle. His name has been mentioned a bit in trade rumors, but no deal has be