Blue Jackets acquire F Mason Marchment from Kraken
Dec 16, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken left wing Mason Marchment (27) celebrates a goal scored by right wing Jordan Eberle (7) (not pictured) during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired forward Mason Marchment from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a second-round selection in 2027.
"Mason is a player I know very well, and I think he will add a great deal to our team," Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell said in a statement. "He is a physical, hard-nosed competitor with proven offensive ability and we are very excited to have him join the Blue Jackets."
Also Saturday, Columbus announced forward Brandon Gaunce has been designated as a non-roster player as he is away from the team due to personal reasons.
Playing in the final season of a four-year, $18 million contract, Marchment had 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in 29 games with the Kraken. Seattle acquired the 6-foot-5 forward from the Dallas Stars on June 19 in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick in 2025 and a third-round selection in 2026.
Marchment, 30, has totaled 202 points (80 goals, 122 assists) and a plus-60 rating in 331 career games with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, Stars and Kraken.
--Field Level Media
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