Seattle Kraken Trade Mason Marchment to Columbus Blue Jackets
The Seattle Kraken have made a significant move, trading forward Mason Marchment to the Columbus Blue Jackets just six months after acquiring him from the Dallas Stars. According to an NHL source, the Blue Jackets will send two draft picks to the Kraken: a 2026 fourth-round selection originally owned by the New York Rangers and a 2027 second-round pick.
Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell expressed his enthusiasm for the trade, stating, “Mason is a player I know very well, and I think he will add a great deal to our team. He is a physical, hard-nosed competitor with proven offensive ability, and we are very excited to have him join the Blue Jackets.” Waddell’s interest in Marchment dates back to his time as Carolina Hurricanes GM, highlighting the player’s value and potential impact on the team.
Marchment’s Performance and Contract
Marchment, 30, had a modest start with the Kraken, scoring just four goals and accumulating 13 points in 29 games. This is a significant drop from his performance with the Dallas Stars, where he scored 22 goals in 62 games last season. Marchment is in the final year of a four-year, $18 million contract, which carries a $4.5 million cap hit. Notably, no salary was retained in the trade, making it a straightforward transaction for both teams.
The Kraken’s decision to trade Marchment comes as the team struggles to find its footing, having lost 10 of its past 11 games and failing to secure a regulation win since November 20. With a record of 12-14-6, the Kraken are currently seven points out of a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The trade is likely an attempt to shake things up and inject new life into the team.
Implications for the Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets, who are currently.500 on the season with a record of 14-14-6, will welcome Marchment to their roster. Despite being last in the highly competitive Eastern Conference, the team will look to Marchment to bolster their offense, which currently ranks 21st in the NHL with an average of 2.88 goals per game. The trade occurred on the eve of the NHL’s holiday roster freeze, which takes effect at midnight Saturday and lifts on December 28.
The addition of Marchment to the Blue Jackets’ lineup is expected to bring a physical and competitive edge to the team, along with his proven offensive abilities. As the team navigates the challenging Eastern Conference, Marchment’s contribution will be closely watched, and his impact on the team’s performance will be a key factor in their pursuit of a playoff spot.
