Dawson Mercer - NHL News & Rumors

Scores Saturday Mercer scored a goal and took three shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.

Impact Mercer scored for the first time since the Oct. 30 win over the Canucks, and while he's lacked consistency on a game-to-game basis, he's finding ways to crack the scoresheet more often than not. The 23-year-old playmaker has registered points in four of his last six games, tallying two multi-point efforts in that span while racking two goals and four assists.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Mercer scores a goal against the New York Islanders

NOVEMBER 10 • YOUTUBE

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NOVEMBER 5 • YOUTUBE

Collects two points in win Mercer scored a shorthanded goal on three shots, added an assist, blocked two shots and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Canucks.

Impact Mercer and Nico Hischier set each other up on the Devils' first two goals in the blowout win. Things are looking up for Mercer after his second multi-point effort in a row. The 23-year-old is up to seven points, 20 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating over 13 appearances this season. Mercer plays in all situations, including top-six minutes at even strength and a spot on the second power-play unit.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Mercer scores a shorthanded goal against the Vancouver Canucks

OCTOBER 31 • YOUTUBE

Produces two assists Mercer recorded two assists and went plus-3 in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Mercer helped out on second-period tallies by Jack Hughes and Paul Cotter. It's been a shaky start to the campaign for Mercer, who has five points over 12 games after earning his first multi-point effort of the year Sunday. He's added 17 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating while seeing top-six minutes.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal in overtime loss Mercer scored a goal on two shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Capitals.

Impact Mercer has had an uneven start to the campaign despite consistently playing in a top-six role. His goal Saturday was his second tally and third point of the season, and he's added a modest 10 shots on net, eight blocked shots and a plus-4 rating across eight appearances. Mercer was limited to 33 points during the 2023-24 regular season, down from his 56-point breakout in 2022-23, and his offense isn't trending in the right direction this season.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Mercer scores a goal against the Washington Capitals

OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE

Pots empty-netter Mercer tallied an empty-net goal during Saturday's 5-3 win over the Capitals.

Impact Mercer has his first goal of the season and has two points in the first four games. The 22-year-old will be relied upon as a top-six winger for the balance of the season and could be a worthwhile add for fantasy managers once he can become a more consistent offensive producer.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Mercer scores a goal against the Washington Capitals

OCTOBER 13 • YOUTUBE

Picks up helper Friday Mercer generated an assist in Friday's 4-1 win over the Sabres in Prague.

Impact Mercer was an unsigned restricted free agent until early in training camp. That always carries some risk, but it's encouraging that Mercer began the year with a helper while filling a second-line role in the season opener. He had a down year with 33 points, 134 shots on net and a minus-26 rating in 2023-24, but the 22-year-old has also displayed fantastic durability by not missing a game in his career to date. If he can keep his top-six spot, Mercer has excellent bounce-back potential.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Devils sign restricted free agent Dawson Mercer to 3-year, $12 million contract

The New Jersey Devils rewarded productive young forward Dawson Mercer with a three-year, $12 million contract on Friday

SEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reports: Devils, Dawson Mercer agree to 3-year deal Restricted free agent Dawson Mercer and the New Jersey Devils reached an agreement on a three-year contract extension worth $12 million, mul...

SEPTEMBER 20 • KANSASCITY.COM

Snags three-year deal Mercer agreed to terms on a three-year, $12 million contract with New Jersey on Friday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

Impact Mercer is coming off back-to-back 20 goals seasons but also posted the lowest point total (33) of his three-year NHL career, which likely played a role in this deal taking so long to finalize. With the 22-year-old now under contract, he should get onto the ice with his teammates soon -- though he may not suit up in Sunday's preseason opener against the Islanders. Still, Mercer figures to be in the mix for both a top-six and power-play role this year and could challenge for the 30-goal threshold.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 20 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Won't report to camp Mercer will not be available for the start of training camp due to his ongoing contract dispute, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Wednesday.

Impact Mercer and the Devils are reportedly close to a new deal but until the restricted free agent is signed, he won't be able to get onto the ice with his teammates. Once he puts pen to paper, the 22-year-old natural center should be in the mix for a top-six role, though he could face a strong challenge from Tomas Tatar for a second-line spot.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Slumps in Year 3 Mercer finished the 2023-24 season with 20 goals and 33 points in 82 games.

Impact Mercer's sophomore slump came a year late, as he finished with the lowest point total of his three-year career. The 2020 first-round draft pick also had a career-worst minus-26 rating, and he posted his lowest shot total (134) despite seeing a career high in average ice time (17:13). On the bright side, Mercer still hasn't missed a game in his NHL career, and he'll be a bounce-back candidate next season after posting point totals of 42 and 56 in his first two campaigns. Mercer will be a restricted free agent this offseason after the expiration of his entry-level contract.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Durable Dawson Mercer encouraged about Devils future despite down year Away from the ice, Dawson Mercer likes to stay busy with various interests and projects.

MARCH 22 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lights lamp twice in win Mercer scored two goals in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.

Impact The 22-year-old opened the scoring early in the first period before adding another tally in the third as New Jersey blew the game open. Mercer had just two goals over the prior 16 games, his only points during that stretch, and on the season he's up to 19 goals and 30 points through 69 contests.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in blowout win Mercer scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Mercer had one of the Devils' four goals in the third period, snapping a six-game point drought in the process. The 22-year-old is up to 16 goals, 27 points, 101 shots on net and a minus-18 rating through 59 appearances. Mercer has struggled since the Devils got healthy at forward, and his current third-line role with limited power-play time doesn't bode well for him turning things around.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Deals assist in win Mercer logged an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Mercer picked up a point in consecutive games for the first time since late December. The 22-year-old helped out on Timo Meier's go-ahead tally in the third period. Mercer's offense has dropped since the Devils got their ideal top six healthy at the same time, which has led to him playing on the third line. He's at 26 points, 90 shots on net and a minus-14 rating this season, and it seems unlikely he'll have enough time to match last year's 56-point effort.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies one in win Mercer scored his 15th goal of the season in the Devils' 3-1 win over the Kraken on Monday.

Impact Mercer has been mired in a mini-slump. This was just his second goal and fourth point over the last 12 games. His ice time has fluctuated wildly in recent weeks as well. While he's frequently seen more than 20 minutes per game, he has played just 15:27, 13:27, and 14:45 in his last three tilts.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Tuesday's win Mercer scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Mercer's goal put the Devils ahead 3-1 in the second period. The 22-year-old was limited to two assists and a minus-7 rating over his last eight games in January, but he's off to a solid start coming out of the All-Star break. The 22-year-old forward has 14 goals, 24 points, 85 shots on net, 32 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating through 48 contests as a solid secondary scorer in a middle-six role.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Pots two tallies in win Mercer scored two goals in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Capitals.

Impact It's the third multi-point performance in the last six games for Mercer, who has caught fire on the Devils' second line alongside Nico Hischier. Mercer has five goals and eight points during his surge, but on the season the 22-year-old has just 20 points (12 goals, eight helpers) in 36 contests as he tries to find his place in New Jersey's talented forward ranks.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

First three-point game of season Mercer had a goal and two assists in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Mercer tied the score at 2-2 early in the third period with his ninth goal of the season, and he also assisted on game-tying goals from Ondrej Palat and Luke Hughes, the latter of which came with just 1:25 remaining in regulation. This was the first three-point effort of 2023-24 for Mercer, who posted at least three points on four different occasions last season. He continues to lag well behind last year's 56-point pace, with just 17 points through 33 games.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Devils sign restricted free agent Dawson Mercer to 3-year, $12 million contract