DAKOTA MERMIS NEWS

Heads to LTIR Mermis (jaw) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday.

Impact Mermis underwent jaw surgery in late September and will miss the first several weeks of the regular season while he recovers. He was expected to compete for a depth spot on Toronto's blueline prior to his procedure, but he could be forced to spend time in the minors when he's back to full health. The 30-year-old made a career-high 47 appearances in the NHL with the Wild last year, totaling three goals, 59 blocked shots and 45 hits while averaging 14:05 of ice time.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Mermis is listed as week-to-week after having jaw surgery Thursday.

Impact Mermis was expected to compete for a depth spot on Toronto's blueline, but this serves as a major setback for the Illinois native. The 30-year-old had the most productive campaign of his career in 2023-24 -- he appeared in 47 regular-season contests, garnering eight points and a minus-2 rating. Mermis will likely miss a good chunk of the early portion of the 2024-25 season as he recovers from surgery.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Inks one-year deal Mermis signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with Toronto on Tuesday, according to CapFriendly.

Impact Mermis compiled three goals, eight points, 42 shots on net and 59 blocked shots in 47 regular-season appearances with Minnesota in 2023-24. As a member of the Maple Leafs, he will compete for a depth spot on the roster out of training camp.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Saturday Mermis scored a goal and blocked four shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Mermis capped a run of three goals in 5:49 during the second period. He snapped a six-game point drought with his first goal since Oct. 26. The 30-year-old defenseman has seen steady playing time this season, posting eight points with 36 shots on net, 53 blocked shots, 34 hits, 31 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 40 appearances. That's not enough offense to help in most fantasy formats.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up assist in loss Mermis notched an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Mermis saw just 9:30 of ice time, rotating on the third pairing in a seven-defensemen lineup. He contributed his first point in 15 games on a Jon Merrill tally in the first period. Mermis is up to seven points, 31 shots on net, 41 blocked shots, 25 PIM, 21 hits and a minus-2 rating over 33 appearances this season. While he's been a regular in the lineup, the 30-year-old is unlikely to produce enough offense to help most fantasy managers.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Up from AHL Mermis was promoted by Minnesota on Wednesday.

Impact Mermis has two goals, five points and 21 PIM in 14 games with Minnesota this season. He's also recorded two assists and 12 PIM in five AHL outings with Iowa.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Mermis was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Monday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Mermis was a healthy scratch in five of the last six games with Minnesota. He has two goals and five points in 14 NHL games this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from minors Mermis was recalled from AHL Iowa on Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mermis will flip places with forward Vinni Lettieri, who was sent down to the minors in a corresponding move. Mermis will serve as an emergency depth option after Zach Bogosian (upper body) suffered an upper-body injury that kept him out versus Chicago on Sunday. Barring another injury concern on the blue line, Mermis is unlikely to get onto the ice during the Wild's four-game road trip.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to AHL Mermis was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Friday.

Impact Mermis has two goals and five points in 13 contests with Minnesota this season. Alex Goligoski (lower body) was taken off long-term injured reserve in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Minnesota Mermis was waivered Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Mermis started off the season in fine form with two goals and four points in his first four games. But the 29-year-old blueliner couldn't keep it up and had only one assist in his last eight games. Should Mermis pass through waivers, he will likely be sent to AHL Iowa.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds second goal in loss Mermis tallied a goal on his lone shot in Thursday's 6-2 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Mermis got the Wild on the board in the third period, cleaning up a loose puck to cut the deficit to 3-1. The 29-year-old blueliner already set a new career high with two goals and four points through his first five games this season. While it's unlikely Mermis can keep up his current scoring pace, he could have some value in deeper leagues as he's seeing time on the power play with Jared Spurgeon (upper body) and Alex Goligoski (lower body) both on the long-term IR.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ascends to top level Mermis was recalled from AHL Iowa on Thursday.

Impact Mermis was placed on Oct. 4 and was sent to the minors the following day. The 29-year-old defenseman played in two NHL games last season and was unable to hit the scoresheet. Mermis had five goals, 26 points and 73 PIM in 63 games last season with Iowa.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On waivers Mermis was waived by the Wild on Wednesday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Mermis is expected to be reassigned to AHL Iowa if he clears waivers. He recorded five goals, 26 points and 73 PIM in 63 outings with Iowa in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Russo: #mnwild re-sign defenseman Dakota Mermis and... - The Athletic #mnwild re-sign defenseman Dakota Mermis and goalie Zane McIntyre before they were set to become unrestricted tomorrow and Nick Swaney is th...

JUNE 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Signs one-year contract Mermis signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Wild on Friday.

Impact Mermis spent most of the 2022-23 season with AHL Iowa where he had five goals and 21 assists. He also played in a pair of games with the Wild, but he was unable to hit the scoresheet. Mermis will likely spend most of the 2023-24 campaign in the AHL.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit takes on Minnesota in a non-conference matchup

The Detroit Red Wings and the Minnesota Wild will play in a non-conference matchup

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canadiens and Wild hit the ice for non-conference matchup

The Montreal Canadiens and the Minnesota Wild will play in a non-conference matchup

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canucks bring losing streak into matchup with the Wild

The Vancouver Canucks are looking to stop a four-game skid with a win over the Minnesota Wild

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avalanche face the Wild in Central Division play

The Colorado Avalanche take on the Minnesota Wild for a matchup within the Central Division Monday

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota plays Los Angeles following Boldy's 2-goal showing

The Minnesota Wild host the Los Angeles Kings after Matthew Boldy's two-goal game against the New York Rangers in the Wild's 7-3 loss

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boldy's hat trick powers Wild to a 7-4 win over Red Wings

Rookie Matt Boldy had his first career hat trick to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 7-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Capitals score on own net; Wild come back to win in shootout

Kevin Fiala and Frederick Gaudreau scored in the shootout as the short-handed Minnesota Wild took advantage of a Washington Capitals own-goal in a 3-2 win

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PETE HAYES: Under NHL plan, Mermis and Devils would narrowly miss out Alton High grad Dakota Mermis has put together a body of hockey work that's landed him in the National Hockey League. And just when it was s...

MAY 28, 2020 • THETELEGRAPH.COM

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MAY 6, 2020 • PUCKSANDPITCHFORKS.COM