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# BREAKING: Shane Wright ‘Fully Committed’ to the Kraken, Per Agent
- URL: https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/seattle-kraken-shane-wright-fully-committed-per-agent/
- Published: 2026-09-04T19:11:50.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-08T06:10:28.000Z
- Author: Josh Frojelin
- Tags: News, Shane Wright, Kraken, Jason Botterill, Kurt Overhardt

Per various reports, Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright was reportedly set to be traded this offseason, with a skate already out the door and seeking a change of scenery.

Contrary to that reporting, however, Wright’s agent Kurt Overhardt told the Emerald City Spectrum that the young center is “fully committed” to Seattle as of now.

“There is nothing we can discuss right now, we will see how things develop over the next few weeks,” Overhardt shared in a statement. “Until that time, Shane is fully committed to the Kraken and that is all he is focused on now.”

In July, NHL insider [Elliotte Friedman](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/how-the-leo-carlsson-offer-sheet-changes-everything-in-the-nhl/?ref=emeraldcityspectrum.com) reported that Wright’s camp was working with general manger Jason Botterill on a trade. Other executives who’ve spoken to Seattle said there’s obviously an agreement between team and agent to work together, but the Kraken made it extremely clear they expect a fair price and won’t be pressured into anything they don’t want to do.

Overhardt agreed with that reporting, telling the insider, “I can confirm that we have had positive conversations with GM Jason Botterill, and he has agreed to move Shane this summer to a team in need of a top young center.”

Wright, 22, will be entering the final year of his rookie contract. He played his first full NHL season in 2024-25, tallying 19 goals and 44 points in 79 games. Last season, Wright took a step back. His average ice time slightly dipped under new head coach Lane Lambert, and he scored 12 goals and 27 points in 74 games. Wright’s shooting-percentage dropped from 20.9% the previous season to 12.4%. Wright scored one goal in his final 18 games, seeing a diminish in ice time as a result.

To help support Wright, assuming he remains on the roster to open the new season, the Kraken should have more firepower throughout the lineup next season. Bobby McMann dazzled in his late season stretch and the Kraken also added former first-round pick Mackie Samoskevich in a trade early int he offseason. Hopefully those goal-scoring wingers help Wright return to the production he showed in his rookie season.

With Overhardt’s statement in mind, there should be no worry of Wright holding out ahead of Seattle’s training camp, which begins on September 17\. Wright is set to become a restricted free agent this summer and could still be a trade candidate down the line, especially if the team struggles early in Lambert’s second year at the helm.