The Seattle Kraken have strengthened their roster by acquiring forward Mason Marchment from the Dallas Stars in exchange for future draft picks. Marchment, who stands at 6-foot-5, tied his career-high with 22 goals last season and contributed 25 assists in 62 games. This acquisition aims to bolster the Kraken's playoff aspirations, as general manager Jason Botterill highlighted Marchment's size, skill, and experience in critical postseason situations.

The Stars, facing salary cap constraints particularly after signing Mikko Rantanen to a substantial contract, sought to free up space by trading Marchment. His $4.5 million cap hit was deemed too high in the current fiscal environment, leading to this strategic move. Marchment's past postseason success with the Stars adds not just skill but also invaluable experience to the Kraken's lineup.