Marchment's Impact: Blue Jackets vs. Kraken

On March 21st, here's the latest surrounding the NHL.

The Columbus Blue Jackets got a big boost when General Manager Don Waddell traded for

Ford Mason-Marchman from the Seattle Kraken on December 19th.

In exchange, they sent over a 2,027 second round draft pick and a 2,026 fourth rounder.

Marchman had just four goals in 29 games with Seattle, but he lit it up right away in Columbus

with three goals in his first two games.

Three months later, Marchman has settled in nicely over 26 games, notching 12 goals and

21 points.

He's clicked on the top line alongside young stars Adam Fentilly and Coro Marchenko,

bringing speed and scoring punch that fits their style.

Perfectly.

Marchman lives back on his short Kraken stint as a poor fit, but he calls the upcoming game

against them just another match-up.

He made some friends there, yet his focus is on the Jackets playoff push.

Mid coach Rick Bownes raised about his strong skating, long reach on the forecheck and

ability to set up goals.

Meanwhile, Marchman draws parallels to past linemates like Tyler Seguine and Matt Dushane

and Dallas, noting how Fentilly and Marchenko share that, heavy, elite shooting game.

His quick chemistry has helped the line attack opponents in fresh ways.

With Seattle visiting Nationwide Arena on Saturday afternoon, all eyes will be on whether

Marchman keeps fueling the Blue Jackets momentum toward the postseason.