Shawinigan bolsters its blue line, acquiring young defenseman Nathan Wright. Will this move unlock his potential and capture the attention of scouts?
The Shawinigan Cataractes make a minor move, adding right-handed depth defenseman Nathan Wright from the Quebec Remparts in exchange for a 10th-round pick.
Wright, 18, has 0 points this season through three games with the Remparts, having mostly played in the QJHL with the Saint-Jérôme Pantheres and netted four points over 10 games. Wright has iced in a total of 35 QMJHL games over the last three seasons, netting two assists.
The Repentigny, QC native is a former 53rd overall pick by the Remparts in 2023.
The 6-foot-1 blueliner will likely get a better shot in Shawinigan, not just to prove his doubters wrong, but also to enter on the radar of collegiate and NHL-level scouts as he is eligible for the 2026 NHL draft and uncommitted to NCAA or USports.
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