Overview
- Wright’s agent, Kurt Overhardt, confirmed in early July that the 22-year-old requested a trade from the Seattle Kraken and the club is preparing to move him.
- Seattle general manager Jason Botterill has told teams he expects meaningful returns and is targeting youthful, cost-controlled pieces rather than draft picks or veteran salary relief.
- The Vancouver Canucks formally approached Seattle but walked away when Seattle reportedly asked for top young defense prospects such as Zeev Buium or Tom Willander.
- Multiple clubs including New Jersey, Montreal, Philadelphia, Toronto, Boston and Pittsburgh have been linked as active suitors because Wright is affordable on the final year of his deal and still carries upside.
- Public confirmation of the request and a sophomore-season regression have weakened Seattle’s leverage, so the outcome will hinge on whether bidding teams match Seattle’s youth-focused price or force a lower return before training camp.