Kraken Trades Marchment to Blue Jackets

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Mason Marchment has been traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets by the Seattle Kraken. This move, finalized on Friday, involved two draft picks: a second-round selection in the 2027 NHL Draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The latter pick was obtained earlier from the New York Rangers.

Trade Details

Player: Mason Marchment
From: Seattle Kraken
To: Columbus Blue Jackets
Draft Picks:

Second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft
Fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

Player Performance

The 30-year-old forward has recorded 13 points this season, including four goals and nine assists across 29 games. Marchment previously joined the Kraken from the Dallas Stars on June 19, 2023, also in exchange for draft picks.

Management Comments

Columbus general manager Don Waddell expressed enthusiasm about Marchment’s arrival. He stated, “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.”

Contract Status

Mason Marchment is currently in the final season of a four-year contract valued at $18 million, which averages $4.5 million annually. This contract, signed on July 13, 2022, with the Dallas Stars makes him an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.

Career Overview

Throughout his career, Marchment has amassed a total of 202 points, comprised of 80 goals and 122 assists. He has played 331 games for several teams, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, Dallas Stars, and Seattle Kraken.