Toronto Maple Leafs Urged to Re-Acquire Mason Marchment Ahead of Contract Year
With the offseason heating up and roster moves under the microscope, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been urged by insiders and former players alike to bring back a familiar face: Mason Marchment.
The 6-foot-5 forward, currently entering the final year of a four-year, $18 million contract, has been highlighted as a prime trade target for the Leafs, who are looking to add physicality and scoring depth to their middle six. Marchment, 29, has been in solid form, recording 22 goals and 25 assists for 47 points in 62 games last season — the second-best offensive output of his career.
Though Marchment currently plays outside Toronto, he is no stranger to the organization. The undrafted winger originally signed with the Maple Leafs in 2018, developing through the system with the Toronto Marlies and making four appearances for the NHL club between 2018 and 2020. He was eventually moved in a trade that sent him to Florida, where he began to make a name for himself as a gritty, offensively capable forward.
Now, several years removed from his Toronto stint, many believe the time is right for a reunion.
“He’s exactly what the Leafs need right now,” said former Leafs winger and Sportsnet analyst Colby Armstrong. “They need more bite in their middle six — someone who can wear down the opposition in a playoff series, chip in offensively, and still play responsibly. Marchment fits that bill perfectly.”
Toronto has long been criticized for lacking playoff-style toughness and secondary scoring. With general manager Brad Treliving signaling his desire to bolster the club’s forward group without breaking the bank, Marchment represents a potentially ideal target — especially on an expiring deal.
Insiders report that internal discussions have taken place around the possibility of reaching out to Marchment’s current team to gauge interest in a deal. His manageable cap hit and proven production make him an intriguing rental option, or perhaps even more if a long-term fit can be found.
The potential reunion would also have sentimental appeal. Marchment is the son of the late Bryan Marchment, a former NHL defenseman and scout who held a deep connection to the Maple Leafs organization. Mason’s path to the NHL was unconventional and hard-earned, making his possible return to Toronto a story of full-circle redemption.
“He wasn’t just a project — he was a long shot,” said one team source. “But he’s made himself into a legitimate NHL player. If we get him now, we’re getting a mature, hungry forward who knows what it takes.”
While no formal trade talks have been confirmed, the Leafs’ front office is expected to stay active in the coming weeks as they look to tweak the roster in pursuit of playoff success.
With Marchment entering a contract year, both sides may soon find the timing — and the fit — just right. For now, Toronto fans can only wait and wonder: could the towering winger be set for a return to where it all began?
