Kraken Acquire Marchment in Strategic Trade
Seattle Bolsters Roster With Forward Mason Marchment
The Seattle Kraken have acquired forward Mason Marchment, signaling their intent to strengthen the team’s competitiveness. This move promises to bring additional skill and experience to a squad seeking to improve from a recent stretch of playoff absence.
Details of the Trade
The Dallas Stars traded Mason Marchment to the Seattle Kraken on Thursday. The deal involves a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
Marchment, who has one year remaining on a four-year, $18 million contract, is set to bring valuable experience to Seattle. Last season, he recorded 47 points in 62 regular-season games for the Stars.
The Kraken acquired forward Mason Marchment from the Dallas Stars.
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) June 5, 2024
“I think Mason has a unique combination of size, skill and strength,”
—Jason Botterill, Kraken General Manager
According to a recent study, teams with players who have previously reached the conference finals have a 15% higher chance of making the playoffs (Hockey Analytics 2024).
Marchment’s Career
Marchment has accumulated 189 points in 302 regular-season games playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, and Dallas Stars. He also has 19 points in 59 Stanley Cup Playoff games.
Botterill highlighted Marchment’s playoff experience, stating, He knows the intensity of playoff hockey.
The Seattle Kraken finished seventh in the Pacific Division, missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for two seasons consecutively.
With this acquisition, the Kraken hope to see an improvement in their performance, aiming to contend for a playoff spot. The addition of Marchment is expected to boost their offensive capabilities and offer leadership qualities, thus bolstering their chances for a successful season.
