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NHL Rumors: Latest developments with 4 New Jersey Devils

By Marci Rubin

May 1, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier (96) skates with the puck against the New York Rangers during the first period in game seven of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
May 1, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier (96) skates with the puck against the New York Rangers during the first period in game seven of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 22, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer (91) controls the puck in game three of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer (91) controls the puck in game three of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports /

New Jersey Devils Rumors: Devils want Dawson Mercer long-term

Following Dawson Mercer’s incredible breakout year, Tom Fitzgerald would be wise to nail down an extension this offseason to avoid Mercer becoming an RFA when his entry-level contract expires next offseason.

The earliest Mercer can sign an extension is July 1, although it doesn’t need to happen that soon. Fitzgerald recently expressed that while there’s no rush, he definitely would like to explore a long-term contract with Mercer. He hasn’t started a conversation yet, but it’s coming at some point this summer.

At just 21 years old, Mercer has already shown he’s capable of greatness. During the 2022-23 season, the versatile forward racked up a total of 56 points. He fell just shy of joining the 30-goal club with 27 goals during the regular season. He had an eight-game goal streak and notched his first career hat trick. Mercer played in all 82 games in both of his first two seasons.

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With how young he still is, Mercer will continue to develop his play in the next few seasons. He’s earned a spot as a top-six forward. Mercer has proven he’s an asset to the team, and it would be ideal to lock him up for the future.

There’s plenty more news to come during the Devils’ busy offseason.

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