Shane Wright Hopes To Lock Down Regular Role With Kraken
Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright aims to become a full-time NHLer in 2024-25. The fourth pick of the 2022 draft has been limited to only 16 appearances in two seasons since entering the league. Wright has had a tough time making an impact, notching just seven points (five goals, two assists). However, he finished last season on a high note, averaging a point per game in five April appearances, which has given him a belief that he can have a "prominent role" in the NHL. Wright's confidence is further boosted by the hiring of Dan Bylsma as the Kraken's new head coach. Playing under his guidance in the AHL, Wright logged 22 goals and 47 points in 59 games last season. He added 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in 12 playoff appearances.
Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright was assigned to his junior team in the OHL on Friday. The news comes after Wright helped Canada to win the World Junior Championships, posting four goals and seven points in seven games. The 19-year-old joined Team Canada after skating in only eight games for Seattle, averaging a measly 8:29 of ice time. There's currently clearly no spot in Seattle for the fourth pick of this year's draft, so sending him back to his OHL team, the Kingston Frontenacs, is probably the best move for all parties. Wright, who managed one goal and one assist in his first few games in the NHL, won't be eligible to return to the Kraken until his junior season has finished.
Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright is set to re-enter the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against Montreal. The team recalled him from his conditioning stint in the AHL on Monday and Wright rolled with the third line at Tuesday's morning skate. This is of course an intriguing matchup, with the Canadiens having elected against choosing Wright with the No. 1 pick in this year's draft. The 18-year-old fell all the way down to fourth, and he has failed to nail down a spot for himself in the Kraken squad, skating in just seven games and averaging barely eight minutes of ice time. He hasn't even yet scored in the NHL, but knowing how the hockey gods work, it will probably now happen against Montreal. Wright already hit some good goal-scoring form in the minors, netting four times in five games.
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