The draft festivities in Montreal have been clouded today by the death of former NHL defenseman Bryan Marchment. The Associated Press spoke with agent Rick Curran, who confirmed that Marchment has passed, though a cause of death was not immediately available. He was 53.
Marchment was in Montreal as a scout for the San Jose Sharks, an organization for which he has held various roles since 2007. A veteran of more than 900 games in the NHL, he last played during the 2005-06 season for the Calgary Flames and also suited up for the Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning, Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Blackhawks, Hartford Whalers, and Winnipeg Jets during a long career.
Bryan was the father of Florida Panthers forward Mason Marchment, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent next week for the first time. Jake Marchment, his nephew, was also a draft pick of the Los Angeles Kings in 2014.
Condolences to the entire Marchment family on Bryan’s untimely passing. This was a shock to the system for some of us. RIP Bryan, you will be missed.
Real tough customer. One of that old fashioned breed of stay at home defenseman, such as Daneyko, Matvichuk etc. Shame to see him go at such a young age.
Far to young, Marchment was a reckless warrior on the Ice and quite exciting to watch. One of my favs!!!
So, he was in good health, in Montreal for the draft working and then…just died?
Awful story. RIP.
what a bummer.. ~RIP~
I remember former Penguin Peter Taglianetti saying Marchment hit him with a check harder than anyone he ever played against. Opponents kept their heads up when he was out on the ice!
RIP.
I got to know Mason a bit over the past year or so, he’s a really nice and humble kid. Was very excited for him to navigate his future this summer, I’m sure his dad was too. This is just awful news.