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Canadiens Pursue Kraken's Shane Wright, Eye Xhekaj Deal

7/14/2026

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Canadiens Target Wright

Montreal Canadiens are targeting Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright.
Wright, the 2022 fourth-overall pick, is in his final contract year after posting 27 points in 74 games.
Kraken GM Jason Botterill said the team will consider moving Wright this summer only for a fair price.
Agent Kurt Overhardt confirmed positive talks with Botterill about a deal that could include defenseman Arber Xhekaj to bring Wright to Montreal.

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Wright Trade

Kurt Overhardt and Botterill are seeking an NHL team for Wright before he becomes a restricted free agent in summer 2027.
Since Lane Lambert became Seattle’s head coach, Wright’s production fell to 27 points.
The Kraken listed Wright while trying to acquire Artemi Panarin, a trade that failed.
Analysts call Wright an affordable reclamation for cap-strapped clubs because his cap hit is $886,666.

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Canadiens Target Wright

Montreal Canadiens are targeting Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright.
Wright, the 2022 fourth-overall pick, is in his final contract year after posting 27 points in 74 games.
Kraken GM Jason Botterill said the team will consider moving Wright this summer only for a fair price.
Agent Kurt Overhardt confirmed positive talks with Botterill about a deal that could include defenseman Arber Xhekaj to bring Wright to Montreal.

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