9:38 a.m.: Mercer’s deal consists solely of base salary, PuckPedia reports. He’ll earn $3MM in 2024-25, $4.75MM in 2025-26, and $4.25MM in 2026-27. That means he’s owed a $4.25MM qualifying offer upon expiration in 2027. 7:06 a.m.: The Devils and restricted free agent forward Dawson Mercer have come to terms on a three-year, $12MM deal, Darren Dreger of TSN reports Friday. It’s … [Read more...] about Devils To Sign Dawson Mercer To Three-Year Deal
New Jersey, Mercer Still Making Progress On Contract Talks
The New Jersey Devils are prepping to begin training camp tomorrow without forward Dawson Mercer but the team hopes it won’t be for long. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reported earlier that the team continues to discuss a new contract with Mercer but there is still no deal.Mercer has been one of the most consistent forwards for the Devils over his entry-level deal as … [Read more...] about New Jersey, Mercer Still Making Progress On Contract Talks
Sorokin To Miss Start Of Training Camp, No Major Concerns
Arthur Staple of The Athletic relayed a note from the general manager of the New York Islanders, Lou Lamoriello indicating that goaltender Ilya Sorokin sustained an injury in summer training but is already back skating. Sorokin should only miss a few days of training camp as Islanders’ brass have no worries the injury issue will extend into the season. Sorokin had a bit of a … [Read more...] about Sorokin To Miss Start Of Training Camp, No Major Concerns
Metropolitan Notes: St. Ivany, Tuomaala, Duclair
Jack St. Ivany has the inside track at landing the third pairing right defense spot that will be up for grabs during Penguins training camp, opines Josh Yohe of The Athletic. St. Ivany, 25, was a fourth-round pick of the rival Flyers in 2018 but didn’t sign with them following his senior season at Boston College in 2022. He instead landed in Pittsburgh as a free agent, signing … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Notes: St. Ivany, Tuomaala, Duclair
Devils Optimistic About Signing Dawson Mercer Before Camp
The Devils continue to grind away at contract negotiations with restricted free agent forward Dawson Mercer, and there’s a sense of optimism the two sides will agree on a bridge deal before training camp opens Wednesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports. Talks seemed to be at a standstill for much of the summer until New Jersey general manager Tom Fitzgerald told James … [Read more...] about Devils Optimistic About Signing Dawson Mercer Before Camp