You don't often see two young first rounders swapped in early November. The 
Seattle Kraken have sent Shane Wright to the 
Nashville Predators for Matthew Wood. It's a straight one for one, nothing else changes hands.
What we know
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman was first to report the two teams were talking, Sunday around 5:10 PM ET. About ten minutes later, Pierre LeBrun, Darren Dreger and Frank Seravalli had the deal done, and both teams made it official around 5:45 PM ET.
"We believe Shane will continue to grow as a player," said Predators GM Chris MacFarland, who likes the strong two way game and pace Wright brings. In Seattle, GM Jason Botterill pointed to Wood's size and elite shot, and the offensive potential he showed as a rookie.
Per ESPN, Wright had been the subject of trade speculation for more than a year.
The numbers
Shane Wright (22, centre, 4th overall in 2022)
- This season: 4 points (3 goals, 1 assist) in 14 games, about 14 minutes a night, no power play points.
- 2025-26: 27 points (12 goals) in 74 games.
- 2024-25: 44 points (19 goals, 25 assists) in 79 games, his career high.
- Career: 82 points in 183 games.
- Contract: final year of his entry level deal ($886,667 cap hit), restricted free agent next summer, per TSN.
Matthew Wood (21, right wing, 15th overall in 2023)
- This season: 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists) in 14 games, 2 of them on the power play.
- 2025-26: 30 points (17 goals) in 71 games as a rookie, 4th on the Predators in goals.
- Career: 34 points in 91 games.
The Kraken (8-5-1) host Calgary on Wednesday, and the Predators (5-4-5) host Carolina on Tuesday.
Pool take
Points pools: neither guy is a must add right now. Wright has already shown he can put up around 40 points, and a fresh start could get him going again. Before you pick him up or make an offer, wait to see his role and linemates in Nashville.
Salary cap pools: Wright costs under $900,000 this season, which is real value if he finds his 2024-25 form again. Just remember he needs a new contract next summer.
Keeper and dynasty pools: this is where the trade matters most. Two former first rounders, 21 and 22, both off to rough starts. If someone in your league has lost patience with either one, now is the time to buy low. Wood, with his shot and 17 rookie goals, has the profile of a scorer who can bounce back in Seattle.
The risk: a new team guarantees nothing. Both have fewer than 5 points in 14 games, so this is a bet on upside, not a sure thing for your lineup.
Bottom line, this one is mostly for patient poolers. We'll keep an eye on their first games with their new teams.