Penguins Eye Shane Wright as Kraken Hold Out for Young Defensive Return

Overview

• The Athletic reported this week that two Penguins sources told the outlet general manager Kyle Dubas is “intrigued” by Seattle center Shane Wright and is exploring a possible trade.
• Wright has signaled he is willing to be moved and Seattle has publicly put him on the market while insisting on premium, cost-controlled returns from any deal.
• Reports say the Kraken’s asking price has included young defense prospects such as Zeev Buium, a demand that has slowed talks with multiple suitors.
• Wright is 22, on the final year of his entry-level contract with a sub-$1 million cap hit and will be a restricted free agent in 2027, and his production fell from 44 points in one season to 27 points last year.
• Talks remain active but stalled because teams face cap and asset limits, and a Pittsburgh acquisition would force the club to weigh short-term ice time gains against the cost of meeting Seattle’s return demands.