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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.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
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.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
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 Still, some Devils fans who seem to have forgotten that Tom Fitzgerald has been replaced by Sunny Mehta continue to wait for a Dougie Hamilton trade, and some are still expecting that Dawson Mercer is going to be packaged for a top six forward.
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
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
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.
New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / October 13
Dawson Mercer scores twice as Devils defeat Blue Jackets
Dawson Mercer scored two goals and the New Jersey Devils completed their season-opening three-game road trip with a 3-2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 30, 2025
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, 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 / Field Level Media / January 22, 2025
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, 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.
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.
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.
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