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Predators send forward Wood to Kraken for Wright

The Nashville Predators traded forward Matthew Wood to the Seattle Kraken for forward Shane Wright on Sunday.

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Originally reported by ESPN
Predators send forward Wood to Kraken for Wright
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Wright. The Nashville Predators: What Happened

ESPN reported on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in a story involving Wright. The Nashville Predators, Matthew Wood, Seattle Kraken. Here is how the report opens:

The Nashville Predators traded forward Matthew Wood to the Seattle Kraken for forward Shane Wright on Sunday.

— ESPN

It is one of many NHL stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on National Hockey League and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Predators send forward Wood to Kraken for Wright
  • Who’s involved: Wright. The Nashville Predators, Matthew Wood, Seattle Kraken and Shane Wright
  • League: NHL
  • First reported: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 by ESPN

How Other Outlets Are Covering It

The same NHL story, as reported by 0 other outlets:

Background: National Hockey League

The National Hockey League (NHL; French: Ligue nationale de hockey [liɡ nasjɔnal də ɔkɛ], LNH) is a professional ice hockey league in North America composed of 32 teams, 25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier ice hockey league in the world. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded annually to the league playoff champion at the end of each season. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) views the Stanley Cup as one of the "most important championships available to the sport".

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What’s Next for Wright. The Nashville Predators

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Wright. The Nashville Predators?

The Nashville Predators traded forward Matthew Wood to the Seattle Kraken for forward Shane Wright on Sunday. ESPN reported the story on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who reported this NHL story?

ESPN first reported it on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. ESPN also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NHL news.

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