Insider Says 'Everybody is Frustrated' in Seattle w/ Regards to Shane Wright Being Scratched

Wright has been scratched for 3 straight games, which is undoubtedly frustrating for the player. Guy wants to play, hard to blame him; but the Kraken are playing well with their current lineup, going 2-1 in that span. Including a 5-4 barn burner against Vancouver.

As such, it is hard to convince head coach Dave Hakstol to make unnecessary changes. Insider Jeff Marek - in his 32 Thoughts segment the other day - said that GM Ron Francis not only wants Wright back in the lineup, but he essentially wants Hakstol to double his ice time. Marek also stressed that everyone is frustrated in this situation, and they are weighing how best to move forward.

As for Wright, I really do feel for the guy. He was forced to take the better part of two years off during the pandemic - two critical development years - and getting game action has to be the top priority.

Like Marek said, though, Francis has the option of sending Wright to the OHL if he won't get adequate NHL time but follows it up by saying the Kraken GM does not want to go that route. And as long as the team is winning, convincing the head coach to put Wright back in could prove difficult...