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Puck Pedia: The New Jersey Devils added $1.65 million to their cap. To #NJDevils Connor Hellebuyck 33 y/o G, Yr 3/7 $8.5M to #GoJetsGo Dawson Mercer 24

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Devils acquire Hellebuyck from Devils in deal involving Mercer, Daws

The Winnipeg Jets have traded superstar goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils to exchange for forwards Nick Bjugstad, Dawson Mercer and Alexander Command, as well as goaltender Nico Daws.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 22

The New Jersey Devils need so much more from Dawson Mercer

The New Jersey Devils are celebrating a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. The win puts that at 5-4 on the season, over .500 once again. The top

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New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 30

Dawson Mercer starts the New Jersey Devils season in an unfamiliar place

The New Jersey Devils are starting the 2026-27 with more forward depth than they’ve had in a long time. After prioritizing building up the forward group

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New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 22

Where does Dawson Mercer fit in the New Jersey Devils lineup?

The New Jersey Devils had a very busy offseason, especially when it comes to upgrading the offense. New general manager Sunny Mehta went out and signed left winger Anthony Mantha, traded for right winger Luke Evangelista, and also traded for center Evan Rodrigues.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

Devils Have Options With Dawson Mercer This Season

The New Jersey Devils answered a number of questions this offseason, following a myriad of roster upgrades. After trading Simon Nemec and Jacob Markstrom, the club received several draft picks and depth scorers in return.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 5

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Dawson Mercer

The New Jersey Devils are facing a ton of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season. They have a strong team, and last season, they crumbled and missed the postseason after a solid start.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 4

This Devils player is an underrated candidate for a long-term deal

NHL teams are coming down to the wire to sign the last eight-year deals for the foreseeable future. On September 16th, 2026, the new Collective Bargaining Agreement regulations on contracts will kick in, limiting the length of re-signing contracts to seven years and dictating that the most a team can offer a new player is six years.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 11

Sunny Mehta shouldn’t trade Dawson Mercer; he should extend him

The chatter around trading Dawson Mercer has been quiet for parts of the summer, but as the New Jersey Devils' roster retools under new management, his name keeps floating around as prime trade bait.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / July 25

In Defense of Dawson Mercer

With July winding down, the New Jersey Devils look more or less set for the upcoming season. Still, some Devils fans who seem to have forgotten that Tom Fitzgerald has been replaced by Sunny Mehta continue to wait for a Dougie Hamilton trade, and some are still expecting that Dawson Mercer is going to be packaged for a top six forward.

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / July 25

Devils Need to Give Dawson Mercer a Permanent Role on the Third Line

Throughout the offseason, much of the New Jersey Devils’ biggest uncertainties have been resolved. A complete overhaul by general manager (GM) Sunny Mehta resulted in changes to their front office, goaltending, and bottom six.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 12

Martone, Mercer added to Canada’s World Championship roster

Hockey Canada announced two additions to its roster for the IIHF men’s World Hockey Championship in Zurich and Fribourg, adding Philadelphia Flyers right

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / March 28

Devils’ Dawson Mercer Playing in 400th Game; Approaching Team Iron Man Streak

New Jersey Devils forward Dawson Mercer is on the verge of adding yet another milestone to his growing list of accomplishments. Tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes, Mercer will play in his 400th career NHL game.

New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / November 2, 2025

Dawson Mercer's 2 short-handed goals spark Devils in win over Kings

Dawson Mercer scored a pair of short-handed goals for the visiting New Jersey Devils, who never trailed in a 4-1 win over the host Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 30, 2025

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 25, 2025

Wild sign Riley Mercer to entry-level contract

Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin announced Friday that the club has signed goaltender Riley Mercer to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning in the 2025-26 season.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / November 12, 2024

Devils Shake Up Top Line, Drop Underperforming Dawson Mercer

Amid struggles over the last five games with the top line, the New Jersey Devils have dropped Dawson Mercer ahead of facing the Florida Panthers in back to back games this week.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / September 21, 2024

Devils Notebook: Special Teams; Mercer’s Return; Notes & Quotes

Although it’s been a tough training camp for the New Jersey Devils already, there was a little extra buzz in the air on Saturday. Dawson Mercer returned to the Prudential Center fresh off his new three-year contract he signed on Friday.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 20, 2024

Grading Dawson Mercer’s $12 million contract extension with Devils

The New Jersey Devils made big moves in NHL Free Agency to prepare for 2024-25. On Friday, they completed their last piece of offseason business. The Devils signed forward Dawson Mercer to a three-year contract worth a total of $12 million, the team confirmed.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 20, 2024

Devils to sign former first-round pick to three-year deal

He was one of four notable RFAs still left unsigned after training camps began across the league earlier this week.

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New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / September 18, 2024

Dawson Mercer Won’t Report to New Jersey Devils Training Camp, What it Means

While veterans report to New Jersey Devils training camp today, forward Dawson Mercer will not report. Mercer remains a restricted free-agent and due to the lack of a contract, he is not with the team for the start of training camp.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16, 2024

Report: Devils optimistic about signing key RFA forward

The Devils have less than $5M in projected cap space to get a deal done, per PuckPedia. That number could increase slightly to begin the season if they place defenseman Luke Hughes on long-term injured reserve while rehabbing a shoulder injury.

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