Seattle Kraken get great news on their top prospect Shane Wright
The Seattle Kraken took Shane Wright with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, but unfortunately, his first professional season didn't go the way many people expected it too.
A rocky start
Unfortunately for Wright, he played just 8 games in the NHL and 8 games in the AHL, with the majority of his time being spent in the OHL, which isn't what the team wanted out of their top pick.
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However, things are now looking up for him, as he was officially granted permission from the OHL to play permanently at the AHL level, which is where he will now spend his time in the 2023-24 season.
Kraken general manager Ron Francis said that he'll be granted an exemption to send Shane Wright to the American Hockey League in lieu of the junior ranks if he doesn't make the NHL squad.
A top prospect
This is the best place for Wright to be to continue helping his development, as at 19-years of age, he's still got all the talent needed to become a key piece of the Kraken's lineup for years to come.
In those 8 games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds, Wright racked up 4 goals and 6 points, and if he can find consistency down there, it's only a matter of time until he takes the big step to becoming a star with Seattle.
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12 SEPTEMBRE | 67 ANSWERS Seattle Kraken get great news on their top prospect Shane Wright Will Wright ever become the star Seattle believe they drafted? | ||
| Yes | 22 | 32.8 % |
| No | 45 | 67.2 % |
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