If you’ve been watching the Seattle Kraken lately, you know the vibes have shifted from “historic start” to “absolute panic” in record time. Just one win in the last 11 games? That is a free fall that usually forces a General Manager’s hand.
According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the sharks are already circling. Seravalli reports that Kraken winger Mason Marchment has generated “real traction” in the trade market, with rival GMs actively calling Seattle to see if a deal can be struck. With the holiday roster freeze beginning, Seravalli notes that a move involving the 30-year-old winger shortly after the freeze lifts is a distinct possibility. If the Kraken don’t reverse their fortunes immediately, Marchment looks like the first casualty of a lost season.
Why the Kraken Must Sell High on Marchment
Let’s look at this from a pure asset management perspective. The Kraken are currently sitting seven points out of a playoff berth. In today’s NHL, chasing that much ground while playing .100 hockey is a recipe for disaster. The reality is, Seattle is likely shifting into sell mode, and Marchment is arguably their most movable asset.
Marchment is a pending Unrestricted Free Agent (UFA) next July carrying a $4.5 million cap hit. For a team looking to retool, holding onto a UFA during a losing season is malpractice. You simply cannot let him walk for nothing in the summer.
The Market Value: What Marchment Brings to a Contender
Why are the phones ringing? Because Marchment plays the exact style of hockey that wins in April and May. We are talking about a big, physical, middle-six winger who has proven he can put the puck in the net, tallying 22 goals in each of the last two seasons.
Consistency and grit are expensive commodities at the trade deadline. Marchment offers both. He isn’t just a perimeter player; he goes to the dirty areas, agitates the opposition, and has legitimate postseason experience from his runs with the Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars.
For a contender like the Devils, Rangers, or Golden Knights, Marchment is the perfect “add.” He lengthens a lineup, adds sandpaper, and can slide up to the second line if injuries hit. For the Kraken, moving him now—or immediately after the holiday freeze—maximizes the return. Waiting until the deadline might risk an injury or a cold streak lowering his value.
It’s tough to see a fan favorite go, especially one who produces, but if the Kraken want to salvage this season for the future, turning Marchment into high draft picks or prospects is the only move that makes sense.
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