Was Mason Marchment the right addition for the Sharks?
San Jose paid $6.75M AAV for grit and two-way play—does it move the needle for a playoff push or saddle the roster with dead cap?
75 million AAV contract, betting his grit and two-way play can vault San Jose into playoff contention. Marchment arrives after a mid-season trade from Seattle to Columbus netted 32 points in 39 games, followed by a 53-point career year in 2023-24. The Uxbridge, Ontario native slots into San Jose’s middle-six forward group, bringing veteran presence and an agitating style that fits the ’ identity.
