According to Sportsnet's Jeff Marek, considering Shane Wright has been out of the lineup for five straight games, he is officially eligible for a two-week AHL conditioning stint with the Coachella Valley Firebirds.

Could this work with an appearance at the World Junior Hockey Championships in December?

Is a return to the OHL following that tournament a possibility? We'll have to see.

In seven games this season, the fourth overall pick in the last draft had just one assist.

POLL

Should Seattle be patient with Shane Wright?

Yes
75
71.4 %
No
30
28.6 %

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