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BREAKING: Former Top-15 Draft Pick Benched By The Seattle Kraken For Trade-Related Reasons

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Samer Dagher
March 4, 2024  (2:42 PM)
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In breaking news, Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol has announced that former top-15 draft pick has been benched for trade-related reasons.

Alex Wennberg Benched For Trade-Related Reasons

According to reports, Wennberg will be sitting out tonight's game due to "trade-related issues." Hakstol stated that Wennberg didn't participate in the morning skate and won't be available for the game.

NEWS: #SeaKraken Alex Wennberg is unavailable tonight for «trade-related issues»

The veteran center has generated interest from multiple clubs, including the Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche.

The #SeaKraken are still working through their trade options while holding Alex Wennberg out of tonight's game as a precaution. The #NYR and #Avs are among the teams who have shown interest in Wennberg.

Wennberg, who is in the last year of his contract earning $4.5 million annually, has recorded 25 points in 60 games this season while playing as the Kraken's 2nd or 3rd line center.

Stay tuned for further updates.

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BREAKING: Former Top-15 Draft Pick Benched By The Seattle Kraken For Trade-Related Reasons

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