The Blue Jackets' decision to add forward Mason Marchment has been paying off.
Back in December, the Columbus Blue Jackets acquired forward Mason Marchment from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick. With the Blue Jackets' forward group needing a boost, it made sense that they brought in the big winger.
Marchment did not fit in too well with the Kraken, though, as he had four goals and 13 points in 29 games before being traded to Columbus. That kind of offensive production is low for Marchment's standards, but he has bounced back nicely since being traded to the Blue Jackets.
In 25 games with the Blue Jackets since being acquired from Seattle, Marchment has 12 goals, 21 points, 28 hits, and a plus-13 rating. With numbers like these, there is no question that Marchment has provided the Blue Jackets with a nice mixture of offense and grit since his arrival.
Given how well Marchment has played since joining the Blue Jackets, it would not be too surprising if they signed him to a contract extension. The fit has been there, and Marchment has found a home in both the Blue Jackets' top six and on their power play.
It will now be interesting to see how Marchment finishes the year with the Blue Jackets, but it is hard not to be happy with the offense he has been giving Columbus so far.