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Re-ups with two-year deal Mermis signed a two-year, $1.625 million contract with Toronto on Tuesday.

Impact Mermis had one assist, six shots on goal, three hits and four blocked shots in four NHL regular-season appearances between Toronto and Utah in 2024-25. He also earned seven helpers in 32 regular-season outings for AHL Toronto last campaign. Mermis may occupy a depth spot on the Maple Leafs' roster going into the 2025-26 campaign.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs scratches trying to stay positive amid team playoff hype Max Pacioretty, David Kampf, Ryan Reaves, Philippe Myers and Dakota Mermis appear to be the Game 1 spectators against Ottawa.

APRIL 19, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Snags helper Thursday Mermis notched an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Impact The Maple Leafs built in some rest for their top players by leaning on the depth guys in this contest. That led to Mermis setting up Scott Laughton in overtime for the game-winning goal. It was Mermis' first point over four NHL outings between Toronto and Utah this season. Once Oliver Ekman-Larsson (upper body) and Jake McCabe (upper body) are back, Mermis will likely retreat to the press box as an emergency depth option on defense.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 14, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Rejoins big club Mermis will be called up under emergency conditions and will play Sunday versus the Hurricanes, Dave McCarthy of NHL.com reports.

Impact The Maple Leafs played a man short Saturday versus the Canadiens, allowing them to utilize an emergency call-up. Look for Mermis to slot in on the third pairing while Oliver Ekman-Larsson (undisclosed) and Jake McCabe (undisclosed) are sidelined.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big club Mermis will be called up under emergency conditions and will play Sunday versus the Hurricanes, Dave McCarthy of NHL.com reports.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from minors Mermis was summoned from AHL Toronto on Monday.

Impact The Maple Leafs returned Marshall Rifai to the minors in a corresponding move. Mermis has six assists in 20 AHL appearances this season. He hasn't seen any NHL playing time with Toronto in 2024-25, but he did play for Utah against Anaheim on Dec. 22, logging two shots on goal, one blocked shot and a minus-2 rating in 10:47 of ice time. Mermis will occupy a depth role with the Maple Leafs and could be a healthy scratch versus San Jose on Monday.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to AHL Mermis was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Saturday.

Impact Mermis was a scratch for the last three games. The 31-year-old defenseman was reclaimed off waivers by the Maple Leafs on Jan. 3 and assigned to AHL Toronto -- he spent just six days with the big club following a Feb. 3 call-up, so he's not close to exhausting his current waivers exemption. It's unclear if the Maple Leafs will recall him ahead of their Feb. 22 game versus the Hurricanes, though it's unlikely he comes back up if Conor Timmins (upper body) receives the all-clear before that game.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs recall Dakota Mermis from Marlies, send Fraser Minten to AHL affiliate In the wake of the injury to defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson on Saturday, the Maple Leafs summoned Dakota Mermis from their farm team.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Summoned from AHL Mermis was recalled from AHL Toronto on Monday.

Impact The Maple Leafs returned Fraser Minten to the minors in a corresponding move. Mermis will provide the big club with an extra defender after Oliver Ekman-Larsson (lower body) suffered an injury in Saturday's 4-3 win over Edmonton. If Ekman-Larsson can't play Tuesday versus Calgary, Philippe Myers will probably draw back into the lineup after being a healthy scratch in Saturday's victory.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reclaimed off waivers Mermis was claimed off waivers by Toronto from Utah on Friday. The Maple Leafs have sent him to AHL Toronto.

Impact Mermis was originally with Toronto before being claimed off waivers by Utah on Dec. 12, so that's why the Maple Leafs could reassign him to the AHL. The 30-year-old has no points, two shots and one block in one NHL appearance this season. Heading to the Marlies will give him a chance to get in some work.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Put on waivers Mermis was waived by Utah on Thursday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Mermis previously went on waivers Dec. 11 and was claimed by Utah. The 30-year-old defenseman ended up appearing in just one game for Utah -- he recorded two shots and one block in 10:47 of ice time during a 5-4 shootout loss to Anaheim on Dec. 22.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed off waivers Mermis was claimed off waivers by Utah from Toronto on Thursday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Mermis didn't end up playing for the Maple Leafs before he was waived. He'll have a better opportunity in Utah, which has a thin blue line due to injuries. Robert Bortuzzo (lower body) was hurt Tuesday, joining defensemen Sean Durzi (shoulder), Maveric Lamoureux (upper body) and John Marino (back) on the shelf.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Toronto Mermis was waived by the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Mermis underwent jaw surgery in late September and began the regular season on long-term injured reserve. He began a conditioning assignment with AHL Toronto on Nov. 27, and if he clears waivers, he'll remain with the minor-league club.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Begins conditioning assignment Mermis (jaw) was assigned to AHL Toronto on a conditioning loan Wednesday.

Impact Mermis hasn't yet suited up during the regular season after undergoing jaw surgery in late September, but his conditioning assignment suggests that he's close to returning to action. The Maple Leafs are dealing with several injuries to their forwards, but their defensive pairs are relatively healthy, so Mermis could be forced to remain in the minors once he's officially back to full health.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to LTIR Mermis (jaw) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday.

Impact Mermis underwent jaw surgery in late September and will miss the first several weeks of the regular season while he recovers. He was expected to compete for a depth spot on Toronto's blueline prior to his procedure, but he could be forced to spend time in the minors when he's back to full health. The 30-year-old made a career-high 47 appearances in the NHL with the Wild last year, totaling three goals, 59 blocked shots and 45 hits while averaging 14:05 of ice time.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Mermis is listed as week-to-week after having jaw surgery Thursday.

Impact Mermis was expected to compete for a depth spot on Toronto's blueline, but this serves as a major setback for the Illinois native. The 30-year-old had the most productive campaign of his career in 2023-24 -- he appeared in 47 regular-season contests, garnering eight points and a minus-2 rating. Mermis will likely miss a good chunk of the early portion of the 2024-25 season as he recovers from surgery.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks one-year deal Mermis signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with Toronto on Tuesday, according to CapFriendly.

Impact Mermis compiled three goals, eight points, 42 shots on net and 59 blocked shots in 47 regular-season appearances with Minnesota in 2023-24. As a member of the Maple Leafs, he will compete for a depth spot on the roster out of training camp.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Saturday Mermis scored a goal and blocked four shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Mermis capped a run of three goals in 5:49 during the second period. He snapped a six-game point drought with his first goal since Oct. 26. The 30-year-old defenseman has seen steady playing time this season, posting eight points with 36 shots on net, 53 blocked shots, 34 hits, 31 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 40 appearances. That's not enough offense to help in most fantasy formats.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up assist in loss Mermis notched an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Mermis saw just 9:30 of ice time, rotating on the third pairing in a seven-defensemen lineup. He contributed his first point in 15 games on a Jon Merrill tally in the first period. Mermis is up to seven points, 31 shots on net, 41 blocked shots, 25 PIM, 21 hits and a minus-2 rating over 33 appearances this season. While he's been a regular in the lineup, the 30-year-old is unlikely to produce enough offense to help most fantasy managers.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Up from AHL Mermis was promoted by Minnesota on Wednesday.

Impact Mermis has two goals, five points and 21 PIM in 14 games with Minnesota this season. He's also recorded two assists and 12 PIM in five AHL outings with Iowa.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Mermis was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Monday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Mermis was a healthy scratch in five of the last six games with Minnesota. He has two goals and five points in 14 NHL games this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from minors Mermis was recalled from AHL Iowa on Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mermis will flip places with forward Vinni Lettieri, who was sent down to the minors in a corresponding move. Mermis will serve as an emergency depth option after Zach Bogosian (upper body) suffered an upper-body injury that kept him out versus Chicago on Sunday. Barring another injury concern on the blue line, Mermis is unlikely to get onto the ice during the Wild's four-game road trip.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to AHL Mermis was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Friday.

Impact Mermis has two goals and five points in 13 contests with Minnesota this season. Alex Goligoski (lower body) was taken off long-term injured reserve in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Minnesota Mermis was waivered Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Mermis started off the season in fine form with two goals and four points in his first four games. But the 29-year-old blueliner couldn't keep it up and had only one assist in his last eight games. Should Mermis pass through waivers, he will likely be sent to AHL Iowa.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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