Mason Marchment has advice for Oilers fans after team's back-to-back Stanley Cup Final losses to Panthers

Former Dallas Stars winger Mason Marchment has urged the Edmonton Oilers fans not to panic after watching their team suffer back-to-back Stanley Cup Final losses to the Florida Panthers.

Marchment was traded to the Seattle Kraken by the Stars in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL draft. In an interview with Jeff Marek on "The Sheet" on Monday, Marchment praised the Oilers' group, noting their chemistry from an outsider's perspective.

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Reflecting on Edmonton's playoff journey, he suggested that luck plays a significant role. He encouraged the Oilers fans to stay positive and appreciate the team's run.

"They’ve got a good group, and they all stick together," Marchment said. (20:10 onwards). "They all enjoy each other's company. From the outside looking in, it seems like that. There are a lot of good people in that room. I think it’s hard. Florida—they're the line that everyone's got to get to right now. They play the right way. They're a hard team to beat. They've got everything that you could ask for in a team."

He added:

"There were games where I felt we definitely should have won and we didn’t win. It's just the bounces and the ups and downs of playoffs. So, if I'm an Oilers fan, I wouldn’t be freaking out too much. You got to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, so just enjoy the ride."

Mason Marchment and the Dallas Stars' playoff campaign came to an end following a 4-1 series defeat against the Oilers in the Western Conference Final. This marked the third straight defeat for the Stars in the WCF.

Seattle Kraken GM praises Mason Marchment after trade

Seattle Kraken general manager Jason Botterill lauded Mason Marchment following his trade from the Stars last week. He highlighted the winger's playoff pedigree, pointing out his participation in three consecutive conference finals.

“I think Mason has a unique combination of size, skill and strength,” Botterill said via NHL. “He works well down in the corners and around the net. He’s been in three conference finals in a row. He knows the intensity of playoff hockey."

Marchment racked up 47 points through 22 goals and 25 assists in 62 regular-season games. In the playoffs, he picked up five points (one goal, four assists) in 18 games.

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