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It’s bold predictions season. The New Jersey Devils’ 2024-25 might already be underway, and they may already be 2-0-0. Yet, we still know very little about the team they are going to be throughout the remainder of the season.

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 / Inside The Rink / September 20

Report: NJ Devils Extend Dawson Mercer

The New Jersey Devils have re-signed Dawson Mercer! Mercer received a three year contract at $4 million per year. With training camp in its second day, this is a huge signing for the Devils.

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.

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New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / September 20

Devils Ink Young Forward to New Contract

The New Jersey Devils have come to terms with Dawson Mercer on a new contract. The 2020 first round draft pick will remain with the Devils for the next three years and will have an AAV of $4 million.

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 19

New Jersey Devils React to Dawson Mercer Absence

To say that the first day of training camp was intense is an understatement. New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe had his players bag skating before they even did a single drill.

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.

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New Jersey Devils News / Dose.ca / September 11

The Canadian and the risks of a hostile offer sheet for Dawson Mercer

This morning on BPM Sports, Martin Leclerc talked about the Dawson Mercer situation. Basically, the young man is in a contractual impasse with the Devils.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / September 8

Devils In Tough Spot With Top Free Agent

The expectations are sky-high for the New Jersey Devils heading into the 2024-25 season, but there is still one important piece of offseason business to take care of.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 7

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?

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New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 6

Dawson Mercer, Devils ‘still not close’ on new contract

The New Jersey Devils had a massive offseason in which they loaded up to pursue a deep playoff run. The Devils traded for goalie Jacob Markstrom in a trade with the Calgary Flames.

New Jersey Devils News / Full Press Hockey / September 2

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 / Breakaway on SI / August 28

Report: Devils Distant on Deal With Young Center

The NHL has had a busier offseason than usual, especially in the month of August, but the New Jersey Devils have been a quiet team as of late. The only big piece of business that the Devils need to handle is signing restricted free agent Dawson Mercer to a new deal.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 27

Devils, Dawson Mercer ‘not close’ on contract extension

The New Jersey Devils have made some excellent moves this summer as the franchise looks to improve on a disappointing 2023-24 campaign — but there’s still one more piece of business to get done.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 20

Devils GM provides update on Dawson Mercer contract talks

For the most part, the biggest moves of the 2024 NHL offseason have all been made, but there are still some big names whose situations still have yet to be resolved.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 19

GM: Devils working toward extension with young forward

is a valuable asset to New Jersey as he slots in well on the team’s second line and second power-play unit. He has also not missed a game since his rookie campaign in the 2021-22 season.

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / July 20

Counting Down the 10 Most Impactful Devils for 2024-25 – No. 9 – Dawson Mercer

Welcome to the The Hockey Writers’ Countdown of the ten most impactful players of the 2024-25 season. This is not a countdown of the ten best but rather a list of players slated to have the biggest impact.

New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / July 18

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.