Who comes out ahead in Wright-Wood trade? Grading the Predators, Kraken
Hockey trade season is heating up!

Kraken. Hockey: What Happened
ESPN reported on Monday, November 2, 2026 in a story involving Kraken. Hockey, Wright-Wood, Grading. Here is how the report opens:
Hockey trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

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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: Who comes out ahead in Wright-Wood trade? Grading the Predators, Kraken
- Who’s involved: Kraken. Hockey, Wright-Wood, Grading and Predators
- League: NHL
- First reported: Monday, November 2, 2026 by ESPN
How Other Outlets Are Covering It
The same NHL story, as reported by 0 other outlets:
- Predators send forward Wood to Kraken for WrightESPN The Nashville Predators traded forward Matthew Wood to the Seattle Kraken for forward Shane Wright on Sunday.
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".
Text from Wikipedia’s National Hockey League article, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Kraken. Hockey?
Hockey trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here. ESPN reported the story on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Who reported this NHL story?
ESPN first reported it on Monday, November 2, 2026. ESPN also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NHL news.
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