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On YouTubeNew Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 1
Devils 2025-26 Player Previews: Dawson Mercer
The New Jersey Devils have a crucial season ahead of them, as they set out to prove that they can be serious Stanley Cup contenders. Despite having a few loose ends to tie up, they are in a fairly good position heading into the 2025-26 season.
New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / August 11
New Jersey Devils’ 2024-25 Report Cards: Dawson Mercer
The 2024-25 season ended for the New Jersey Devils after their first-round exit in the playoffs at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes. The Devils made
NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 28
Five Potential Destinations for Nazem Kadri
Michael Amato of Sportsnet: The Vegas Golden Knights may still need to address their goaltending this offseason. Adin Hill is their starter, but their current backup is Akira Schmid.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 31
Five Potential Destinations for Nazem Kadri
The Vegas Golden Knights may still need to address their goaltending this offseason. Adin Hill is their starter, but their current backup is Akira Schmid.
Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals
Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.
New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 15
The Devils have spent efficiently this summer
The Devils had a disappointing first-round exit in this year’s playoffs, which capped off a frustrating season marked by injuries to key players, inconsistent play, and a bottom six that underperformed.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 30
Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Hurricanes advance, panic time for Maple Leafs
The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Tuesday night and included the first team to advance and more pressure mounting on a Stanley Cup contender.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 25
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.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25
Wild sign Riley Mercer to entry-level deal
The Wild announced they’ve signed undrafted free agent goaltender Riley Mercer to a three-year entry-level contract beginning in 2025-26. Financial terms were not disclosed.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 16
Red Wings top playoff-bound Devils to continue strong finish
The Detroit Red Wings held off a third-period comeback attempt by the New Jersey Devils to earn a 5-2 win.
NHL News / Inside The Rink / March 8
Mercer Scores Lone Goal, Devils Fall To The Jets 6-1
Hopes of a Friday night resurgence flickered and faded at the Prudential Center on March 7th. The Devils, facing a determined Winnipeg Jets squad, struggled to find their rhythm.
New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / February 2
Devils’ Dawson Mercer Set to Play in His 300th NHL Game
The New Jersey Devils just had a player celebrating an exciting milestone, with Tomas Tatar playing in his 900th NHL game on Jan. 29. As the team gets ready to take on the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Feb.
New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / January 26
Dawson Mercer’s Consistency Is Vital as Devils Bounce Back From Recent Slump
The New Jersey Devils were able to snap their four-game losing streak on Wednesday night against the Boston Bruins. Following a rough 2-4-3 skid, the team was in desperate need of a strong performance.
New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / January 22
Dawson Mercer's two-goal night sparks Devils' rout of Bruins
Dawson Mercer scored bookend goals in New Jersey's four-goal second period, propelling the Devils to a 5-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday in Newark, N.J.
New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / November 12
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
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
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 / NHL Trade Talk / September 20
Devils Sign Dawson Mercer to 3-Yr, $12M Deal Ahead of 2024-25 Season
According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the New Jersey Devils have re-signed forward Dawson Mercer to a three-year deal worth $12 million, the annual average value (AAV) of $4 million.
New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / September 20
Devils sign Dawson Mercer to three-year contract with $4 million AAV
The New Jersey Devils have signed center Dawson Mercer to a three-year contract with a $4 million contract, according to TSN insider Darren Dreger. Mercer was a restricted free agent after the conclusion of his three-year, entry-level contract with a $894,167 cap hit.
New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 20
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.
New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / September 20
Devils Re-Sign Dawson Mercer to Multi-Year Contract
The New Jersey Devils and forward Dawson Mercer agreed to a three-year contract on Friday. Mercer’s new deal carries a $4 million AAV. Darren Dreger was first to report.
New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / September 18
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
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.
New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 7, 2024
What might contract look like for this Devils restricted free agent?
If New Jersey Devils forward Dawson Mercer is to land a little contractual security as a restricted free agent, what might be his salary range?
New Jersey Devils News / Full Press Hockey / September 2, 2024
How Close Is Dawson Mercer to Signing with the New Jersey Devils?
Despite the report claiming Dawson Mercer has agreed to a new three-year contract worth $7.5 million ($2.5 million AAV) with the New Jersey Devils, according to those familiar with the situation, this report is inaccurate.
New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / July 18, 2024
New Jersey Devils Organization Should Re-Sign Dawson Mercer
With the final season of his Entry-Level Contract (ELC) up, the question on many New Jersey Devils fans minds is “What’s going to happen to Dawson Mercer?” The 22-year-old forward signed his ELC in December 2020 after being drafted 18th overall earlier that same year.
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