NHL Trade Rumor: Pittsburgh Penguins emerge as potential landing spot for $2.6M Seattle Kraken's young center

The Seattle Kraken’s young center Shane Wright is looking to move on from the team after an average performance on the ice in the last season. With just 12 goals and 27 points across 74 games in the last season, Shane Wright is looking to sign with a new team. Amid all the mess, the Pittsburgh Penguins have emerged as a potential landing spot for the star player.CategoryDetailsPlayerShane WrightCurrent TeamSeattle KrakenRumored TeamsNew Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh PenguinsContract Status1 Year Remaining (RFA in 2027)Salary Cap Hit$915,000 AAV (No trade protection)Trade LikelihoodHigh (Both player and team are mutually committed to finding a fresh start)Insider UpdatePittsburgh Penguins have emerged as a potential landing spot for the star player.Which teams are interested in Shane Wright?A number of rival teams have been linked to the 22 year old center Shane Wright ever since his agent confirmed that he is seeking a trade.As per NHL insiders, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the New Jersey Devils and the Toronto Maple Leafs have emerged as potential landing spots.What are insiders saying about the trade rumors?In the last few hours, Mike Gould of Daily Faceoff opened up about the New Jersey Devils as he wrote, “Dubas has a long track record of buying low on skilled players with untapped potential, and he did particularly well acquiring Egor Chinakhov from the Columbus Blue Jackets in that fashion just last season. At the same time, the Penguins suddenly have an uncharacteristically strong pool of prospects and young roster players, headlined by Ben Kindel, Harrison Brunicke, Rutger McGroarty, and the Ruck twins.”Mike Gould of Daily Faceoff added, “Wright occupies something of a middle ground between the teenagers and the mid-20s cohort, and if a greater opportunity in Pittsburgh allows him to live up to his billing, he could help the Penguins to remain competitive even after Crosby and Co. are gone…At the same time, everybody knows about Dubas’ fondness for former OHL stars, even those who didn’t play for the Soo Greyhounds. On paper, Wright to Pittsburgh just makes a ton of sense.”Contract details and salary cap implicationsThe Seattle Kraken’s young center Shane Wright’s contract with the team runs through the 2026-27 season with a $950,000 annual salary cap hit.If the Seattle Kraken trades him, the team will be able to fully clear his salary instantly giving them $950,000 extra cap space to sign veterans.How will the trade affect the teams?For the Pittsburgh Penguins, trading for Shane Wright remains affordable as he could be a high potential addition to the team.But as per reports, the Seattle Kraken is demanding premium young talent or top prospects in returnGet the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.