Seattle Kraken trade Mason Marchment to Columbus Blue Jackets
The NHL's trade market heated up right before the holiday roster freeze, as multiple trades were announced late Friday night, including a deal between the Seattle Kraken and Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Blue Jackets added some offense, acquiring forward Mason Marchment from the Kraken, in exchange for the New York Rangers' fourth-round pick in 2026 NHL Draft, and the Blue Jackets own second-round pick in 2027.
Marchment had been rumored to be involved in trade talks for weeks, as he couldn't seem to find a fit in Seattle, and with the team struggling, they wanted to cash in on their asset. The 30-year-old winger had four goals in 29 games this season, and is making $4.5 million against the cap.
Per @PuckPedia, #CBJ Mason Marchment carries a $4.5M salary cap hit, but the 4-year, $18M deal he signed w #TexasHockey in 2022 was front loaded.
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) December 20, 2025
He makes $3.6M this season, of which $1M was paid by #SeaKraken as a signing bonus.#CBJ will pay approx. $1.5M of his $2.6M base.
The @BlueJacketsNHL have made a trade for Mason Marchment! 💪
— NHL (@NHL) December 20, 2025
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The trade gives the Kraken some of their draft pick capital back after they moved a fourth and a third-rounder just six months ago to the Dallas Stars to acquire Marchment. The Blue Jackets are trying to make some noise this season and see Marchment as a perfect complement to their group.
"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. "He is a physical, hard-nosed competitor with proven offensive ability, and we are very excited to have him join the Blue Jackets."
