NHL Trade Rumors: Flames To Target Kraken's Shane Wright In Off-season Rebuild

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The Calgary Flames narrowly missed the 2025 playoffs, even after closing the regular season on a four-game winning streak. They finished tied with the St. Louis Blues for the final Wild Card spot but lost the tiebreaker due to fewer regulation wins. The root of their downfall? A glaring lack of offense—Calgary ranked 30th in league scoring, underscoring the urgency for GM Craig Conroy to bolster the attack this offseason.Enter Shane Wright.According to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, Calgary’s top priority is acquiring a right-shot center. The Flames had previously shown interest in Dylan Cozens before his trade to Ottawa, signaling their willingness to make bold moves. While Conroy recognizes that free agency isn’t a long-term fix, he’s exploring all options—trades, internal development, and the open market—to upgrade the roster.With $34.2 million in projected cap space, the Flames have flexibility to pursue a major addition. However, the free-agent market is thin on right-shot centers, with players like John Tavares, Brock Nelson, Matt Duchene, and Sam Bennett all being left-handed. This has shifted Conroy’s focus to the trade market—where Shane Wright stands out as an ideal target.The 21-year-old Wright enjoyed a breakout season in Seattle, posting 19 goals and 24 assists. Though the Kraken may be reluctant to move their promising young center, Calgary could entice them with a package of prospects and high draft picks. Wright fits Conroy’s desired age range (21-25) and would bring much-needed two-way play and offensive punch to the Flames’ top six.Another potential option is Detroit’s J.T. Compher, though at 30, he falls outside Conroy’s preferred age bracket. With three years left at a $5.1M cap hit, Compher could still be a viable short-term solution in a market starved for right-shot centers.Regardless of the path they take, the Flames must address their scoring woes. Wright, in particular, represents a rare opportunity to secure a young, skilled center who could solidify Calgary’s lineup for years to come.Image - Simon Fearn-Imagn...

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