Flashback Friday: Where Are They Now? Alexander Wennberg

Drafted in the first round (14th overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, Alexander Wennberg joined the Seattle Kraken as an unrestricted free agent on July 28th, 2021 after six seasons with the Columbus Blue Jackets and a single season with the Florida Panthers.

A fan favorite, Wennberg is known for his quick feet and playmaking ability. In his (almost) three seasons with the Kraken, Wennberg played in 222 games scoring 33 goals and amassing 67 assists. He was responsible for scoring the game-winning goal nine times.

In March of 2024, the Kraken traded Wennberg to the New York Rangers for a 2024 2nd round draft pick and a conditional 4th-round pick in the 2025 draft. He finished out the season in New York where he reached 700 NHL games.

Once again a free agent, Wennberg signed a two-year, 10 million dollar contract with the San Jose Sharks. The 2025-26 season marks the second year of that contract. In the 2024-25 season, Wennberg played in 77 games with the Sharks. He amassed 35 points (10 goals, 25 assists) in that time. Time will tell if the Sharks will re-sign the veteran center or use him for trade collateral. The team is young and rebuilding, and it is not clear if there is a permanent place for Alexander Wennberg.

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