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Seattle Kraken's Forward Benched Due To Trade Related Issues
Seattle Kraken's coach Dave Hakstol has made a significant announcement that's stirring up the rumour mill. Alex Wennberg won't be hitting the ice tonight, and it's not due to injury.
Trade Talks Sideline Wennberg for Tonight's Clash
The buzz around the Kraken's lineup took an intriguing turn as Coach Hakstol shared some noteworthy information about Alex Wennberg's absence from today's game.
«Kraken coach Dave Hakstol said Alex Wennberg was held out of morning skate and not available tonight due to 'trade-related issues.'»
Currently in the last stretch of his contract, which sees him earning $4.5 million annually, Wennberg has contributed 25 points across 60 games.
Playing a pivotal role as the team's second or third-line center, his sudden withdrawal from tonight's lineup hints at possible trade negotiations underway.
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MARS 4 | 86 ANSWERS Seattle Kraken's Forward Benched Due To Trade Related Issues Do you the Kraken are making a smart decision trading Wennberg? | ||
| Yes | 46 | 53.5 % |
| No | 40 | 46.5 % |
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