India, Nov. 2 -- The Seattle Kraken and Nashville Predators have completed a one-for-one trade, with the teams exchanging forwards Shane Wright and Matthew Wood. Nashville general manager Chris MacFarland confirmed that the Predators have acquired Wright from Seattle, sending Wood the other way. The deal gives both sides a chance to bring a new forward into their lineup.

The move follows Nashville's decision to part ways with Luke Evangelista during the offseason, and the Predators have now made another change to their forward group. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman had earlier reported that the two clubs were discussing a deal involving Wright and Wood, with the final terms later confirmed as a straight player swap.

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