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Two points despite recent struggles Mercer (face) had a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over Chicago on Saturday.

Impact Mercer bounced right back after taking a puck to the face Thursday. The goal was his seventh of the season. Mercer has scuffled with just two goals, three assists and 20 shots in his last 13 games, and overall, he has seven goals, nine assists and 53 shots in 33 games. The Devils need more from their second-line right winger. Mercer is still young, and he can develop his game. But short term, managers need to keep him on the bench unless there's no other option.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Mercer scores a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks

DECEMBER 14 • YOUTUBE

Good to go Saturday Mercer (face) will play Saturday against Chicago, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Mercer needed stitches after taking a puck to the face in Thursday's game against Los Angeles, but the 23-year-old forward will be back in action Saturday. Mercer has six goals and 14 points through 32 games this season.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gets stitches after puck to face Mercer (face) required stitches after he was struck by a puck in the third period of Thursday's game against the Kings, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact There was no other update on Mercer's status, leaving him in doubt for Saturday's game versus the Blackhawks. If he misses that contest, Tomas Tatar is likely to draw back into the lineup. Mercer has contributed 14 points over 32 outings this season.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Monday's win Mercer scored a goal in Monday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact Mercer ended a seven-game goal drought, a span in which he had two assists. His tally Monday stood as the game-winner. Mercer is filling a middle-six role, earning 14 points, 45 shots on net, 21 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 28 appearances. While that's a better pace than he had in 2023-24 (33 points in 82 contests), his limited power-play role and lack of consistency puts him on the edge of being a fantasy option in standard formats.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Mercer scores a goal against the New York Rangers

DECEMBER 3 • YOUTUBE

Sets up game-winner Mercer produced an assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Mercer continues to quietly make an impact in a supporting role, picking up four points over his last six games. His helper Thursday set up Dougie Hamilton's game-winning goal halfway through the third period. Mercer has five goals, seven assists, 37 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 22 appearances in a middle-six role this season.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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

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