The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired forward Mason Marchment from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick (originally from the New York Rangers) and a 2027 second-round pick. The move was completed Friday as Columbus continues to reshape its forward group.
Draft, Development, and NHL Path
Marchment’s road to the NHL was not a straight line. The 30-year-old forward went undrafted, developing his game through junior hockey in the OHL before grinding his way through the American Hockey League. He played parts of five AHL seasons with the Toronto Marlies and Springfield Thunderbirds, earning his NHL opportunity through consistency rather than pedigree.
He made his NHL debut with Toronto during the 2019–20 season, later spending time with Florida before finding his most productive stretch with Dallas. That late-bloomer background matters — Marchment is a player who understands role hockey and doesn’t rely on entitlement or prime deployment to be effective.
Where He Has Played
Marchment has NHL experience with four organizations: Toronto, Florida, Dallas, and Seattle. His breakout came in Dallas, where he recorded back-to-back 22-goal seasons and established himself as a reliable middle-six winger who could play heavy minutes while still contributing offensively.
In Seattle this season, his role shifted, but his style remained consistent: direct, physical, and north-south.
2025–26 Season Snapshot
In 29 games with Seattle this season, Marchment posted 4 goals and 9 assists for 13 points, along with 38 hits and 26 penalty minutes, while averaging 16:57 of ice time per game. His usage leaned heavily toward five-on-five play, with an emphasis on forechecking, puck retrieval, and board battles rather than power-play production.
Career Production and Playoff Experience
Across 331 career NHL games, Marchment has recorded 80 goals and 122 assists for 202 points, adding 503 hits, 284 penalty minutes, and a cumulative +60 plus/minus. He also brings postseason experience, appearing in 59 Stanley Cup Playoff games, where he produced 11 goals and 8 assists while playing a heavier, matchup-oriented role.
Marchment is in the final year of his contract, carrying a $4.5 million cap hit for the 2025–26 season. He is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent following the season, meaning Columbus has him as a short-term option without any long-term cap commitment. The structure gives the Blue Jackets flexibility to evaluate his fit while keeping future roster and cap planning intact.
Contract Details
Marchment is in the final year of his contract, carrying a $4.5 million cap hit for the 2025–26 season. He is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent following the season, meaning Columbus has him as a short-term option without any long-term cap commitment. The structure gives the Blue Jackets flexibility to evaluate his fit while keeping future roster and cap planning intact.
Why Columbus Made This Move
This trade is less about chasing points and more about addressing identity. Columbus has struggled at times to sustain pressure, win battles along the boards, and make life difficult for opposing defensemen. Marchment directly addresses those areas.
Importantly, the Blue Jackets did not move a first-round pick or a core prospect. Instead, they used future draft capital to acquire a player who can help immediately without compromising long-term planning.
What Marchment Brings to the Lineup
Marchment brings size, physical engagement, and experience. He plays below the dots, finishes checks, and creates space for linemates. His offensive contributions come naturally out of puck possession and forecheck pressure rather than perimeter play.
He is not a line-driver, but he is a line stabilizer — the type of winger who allows skilled players to operate with more time and space.
Projected Role in Columbus
Marchment projects as a middle-six winger who can move up or down the lineup depending on matchups. He can handle defensive-zone starts, play against heavier lines, and still contribute secondary scoring. His ice time should settle in the 15–17 minute range at even strength, with situational usage rather than a featured special-teams role.
Cost vs. Value
The price — a second- and fourth-round pick — reflects moderate risk. Columbus paid for certainty rather than upside. Given Marchment’s established NHL résumé and contract structure, the move carries low to medium risk with immediate lineup value.
Final Take
This was a practical hockey trade. The Blue Jackets added size, experience, and a defined playing style without sacrificing premium assets. Marchment doesn’t change the franchise trajectory on his own, but he makes the team harder to play against — and that’s a necessary step forward.
Next Game
Columbus returns to action on Saturday when it visits the Anaheim Ducks. Game time from Honda Center is 10 p.m. ET
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