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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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lights lamp twice in win Mercer scored two goals in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.

Impact The 22-year-old opened the scoring early in the first period before adding another tally in the third as New Jersey blew the game open. Mercer had just two goals over the prior 16 games, his only points during that stretch, and on the season he's up to 19 goals and 30 points through 69 contests.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in blowout win Mercer scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Mercer had one of the Devils' four goals in the third period, snapping a six-game point drought in the process. The 22-year-old is up to 16 goals, 27 points, 101 shots on net and a minus-18 rating through 59 appearances. Mercer has struggled since the Devils got healthy at forward, and his current third-line role with limited power-play time doesn't bode well for him turning things around.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deals assist in win Mercer logged an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Mercer picked up a point in consecutive games for the first time since late December. The 22-year-old helped out on Timo Meier's go-ahead tally in the third period. Mercer's offense has dropped since the Devils got their ideal top six healthy at the same time, which has led to him playing on the third line. He's at 26 points, 90 shots on net and a minus-14 rating this season, and it seems unlikely he'll have enough time to match last year's 56-point effort.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies one in win Mercer scored his 15th goal of the season in the Devils' 3-1 win over the Kraken on Monday.

Impact Mercer has been mired in a mini-slump. This was just his second goal and fourth point over the last 12 games. His ice time has fluctuated wildly in recent weeks as well. While he's frequently seen more than 20 minutes per game, he has played just 15:27, 13:27, and 14:45 in his last three tilts.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Tuesday's win Mercer scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Mercer's goal put the Devils ahead 3-1 in the second period. The 22-year-old was limited to two assists and a minus-7 rating over his last eight games in January, but he's off to a solid start coming out of the All-Star break. The 22-year-old forward has 14 goals, 24 points, 85 shots on net, 32 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating through 48 contests as a solid secondary scorer in a middle-six role.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pots two tallies in win Mercer scored two goals in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Capitals.

Impact It's the third multi-point performance in the last six games for Mercer, who has caught fire on the Devils' second line alongside Nico Hischier. Mercer has five goals and eight points during his surge, but on the season the 22-year-old has just 20 points (12 goals, eight helpers) in 36 contests as he tries to find his place in New Jersey's talented forward ranks.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First three-point game of season Mercer had a goal and two assists in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Mercer tied the score at 2-2 early in the third period with his ninth goal of the season, and he also assisted on game-tying goals from Ondrej Palat and Luke Hughes, the latter of which came with just 1:25 remaining in regulation. This was the first three-point effort of 2023-24 for Mercer, who posted at least three points on four different occasions last season. He continues to lag well behind last year's 56-point pace, with just 17 points through 33 games.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in loss Mercer scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 6-3 loss to Edmonton.

Impact Mercer got New Jersey on the board in the first period, firing a shot under the pad of Calvin Pickard to cut the deficit to 2-1, before adding an assist on Timo Meier's tally in the second. It's the first multi-point game since Nov. 28 for Mercer -- he came into the day with just two points (a goal and an assist) in his prior eight contests. Overall, the 22-year-old center now has eight goals and 14 points through 31 games this season.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps rolling with power-play goal Mercer scored a power-play goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Sharks.

Impact With the Devils' top six healthy again, Mercer is back to shining on the wing. He's posted six points over his last four games, a stark contrast to his season-opening 10-game point drought. The 22-year-old is better as part of the supporting cast for the Devils, and he can also fill a similar role for fantasy squads. Mercer has six goals, four helpers, 38 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 22 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Mercer Bunts It In To Earn Simon Nemec His First NHL Point

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Another two-point effort Mercer produced a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Islanders.

Impact It's the second straight two-point performance for the 22-year-old, who is thriving while skating alongside a healthy Jack Hughes. Mercer began the season with a 10-game point drought, but since then he's turned things around, racking up five goals and eight points over his last 10 contests. A lack of consistent power-play time limits his fantasy upside, but he's still capable of contributing given his top-line role at even strength.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Buries power-play goal Mercer scored a power-play goal on four shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Jets.

Impact Mercer got the Devils within two goals late in the third period, but they couldn't build a rally. The 22-year-old has benefited from the absences of Nico Hischier (upper body) and Jack Hughes (shoulder) -- Mercer's been in a top-six role and has scored all three of his goals over the last four games. That's all of his offense through 14 contests to go with 27 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pots first goal of season Mercer scored a power-play goal in Sunday's 4-2 win over Chicago.

Impact With Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier both sidelined due to upper-body injuries, Mercer slid into a top-six role at even strength and a prominent spot on the power play, and the 22-year-old capitalized by jamming a shot past Arvid Soderblom midway through the first period. It was Mercer's first point of the season in 11 games, but with both Hughes and Hischier lacking timelines for their return, he should get enough opportunities in the short term to provide some fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still no points this season Mercer had two shots, one blocked shot and a minus-1 rating in Thursday's 5-3 win over Minnesota, as his season-opening point drought reached nine games.

Impact Mercer's sophomore slump has arrived a year late. He had 27 goals and 29 assists in a promising second season, building off a 42-point rookie campaign, but the 2020 first-round pick has yet to get on the scoresheet in 2022-23. Mercer's seeing time on the second power-play unit and had 1:20 PP TOI on Thursday, but patience has to be wearing thin for anyone who drafted Mercer hoping that he'd take another step forward in his development this season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy hockey trends and hidden gems: Keep or kick Dawson Mercer? And fond thoughts for Nick Schmaltz Shayna Goldman identifies the top waiver wire targets for this week's fantasy hockey slate and revives an old classic — "Keep of Kick?"

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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MAY 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Dawson Mercer Gets Devils On The Board In Game 5 Off Gorgeous Saucer Feed From Timo Meier

MAY 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores in season-ending loss Mercer potted the first goal of the game as New Jersey took a 3-2 loss to Carolina on Thursday.

Impact Mercer scored his third goal through 12 playoff games. He hasn't tallied often, but with seven postseason points, he made an impact for the Devils during the postseason. Unfortunately, Mercer's successful sophomore campaign has come to an end.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three assists Sunday Mercer earned three assists in Sunday's 8-4 win over Carolina in Game 3.

Impact Mercer assisted on two goals by Jack Hughes and one by Timo Meier in New Jersey's blowout victory. He didn't have a point in three outings going into Sunday's contest. Mercer is up to two goals and four helpers in 10 games this postseason.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides marker Saturday Mercer scored a goal in a 5-2 loss to the Rangers in Game 6 on Saturday.

Impact Mercer found the back of the net for the second straight contest, bringing him up to two markers and three points in six playoff outings this year. His latest tally came on the power play, but it wasn't impactful because it occurred late in the third period and merely reduced the Rangers' lead to 5-2. Still, Mercer heating up is great news for the Devils as they head into Game 7 on Monday. New Jersey will be looking for the 21-year-old to continue to play in a middle-six role after he contributed 27 goals and 56 points in 82 regular-season appearances.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two points, shorthanded goal in win Mercer tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Rangers.

Impact Mercer recorded his first postseason point with an assist on Erik Haula's power-play goal early in the second period. The 21-year-old Mercer would add his first goal later in the frame, a shorthanded tally to extend the Devils' lead to 3-0. Mercer had been quiet in the series prior to Thursday's two-point effort. He posted 27 goals and 56 points in 82 regular season games.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Devils' Dawson Mercer Cranks One-Timer For First Career Stanley Cup Playoffs Goal

APRIL 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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