Mason Marchment’s trade to Kraken sparks emotional goodbye from wife Alexis

After three heartfelt seasons with the Dallas Stars, Mason Marchment’s trade to the Seattle Kraken sparked an emotional reaction from his wife, Alexis Marchment, who took to Instagram to say goodbye.

Her touching farewell post, filled with special memories and moments with fellow Stars families, struck a deep chord across the NHL world and turned their goodbye into a viral moment.

Alexis Marchment says goodbye to Dallas in emotional post

The NHL offseason has brought plenty of shakeups, but few were as emotional as Mason Marchment’s trade from the Dallas Stars to the Seattle Kraken earlier this week. As the forward prepares for a new chapter in Seattle, his wife Alexis Marchment (Lexy) took to social media on Friday to share a touching farewell to the city and team that became home for the past three years.In a carousel of Instagram photos, Alexis shared personal highlights from their time in Dallas, including behind-the-scenes moments with fellow Stars families, locker room celebrations, Halloween memories, and playoffs traditions.

Her caption was short but heartfelt:“Thanks for the mems, Dallas.”The post struck a chord not just with fans, but with other NHL families. Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger’s wife, Kennedi, replied with a comment that summed up the sentiment shared across the Stars’ circle:“Crying all over again.”

Mason Marchment heads to Seattle with one year left on his contract

Mason Marchment, who signed with the Stars in 2022, played three solid seasons in Dallas, contributing both physically and offensively.

The 6-foot-4 forward had one year remaining on his contract with a $4.5 million cap hit when the trade was finalized.In exchange for Marchment, the Dallas Stars received a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and a third-round pick in 2026, a move that helps clear cap space while giving Seattle some added firepower up front.Beyond Mason’s on-ice performance, what truly resonated in Lexy’s post was the tight-knit bond among the Stars’ player families.

One standout image showed Alexis posing alongside other partners in matching playoff jackets, a visual nod to the deep team culture in Dallas.

What’s next for the Marchments in Seattle?

As the Seattle Kraken prepare for the 2025 NHL season, they’ll be welcoming a player who brings energy, experience, and a strong presence in the locker room. For Mason and Alexis Marchment, it’s a fresh beginning and a new fanbase to win over.Also Read: Matthew Tkachuk emotional gesture for wheelchair-bound fan into Panthers’ victory parade is winning heartsBut for Dallas, the goodbye hits hard especially for those who saw the Marchments as more than just a name on the roster.