Dawson Mercer

Dawson Mercer
Mercer during his time with the New Jersey Devils on January 2, 2022
Born (2001-10-27) October 27, 2001 (age 25)
Carbonear, Newfoundland
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Winnipeg Jets
New Jersey Devils
National team  Canada
NHL draft 18th overall, 2020
New Jersey Devils
Playing career 2021–present

Dawson Mercer (born October 27, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He currently plays for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the New Jersey Devils.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Mercer played one season with the Drummondville Voltigeurs and two seasons with the Chicoutimi Saguenéens of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) He had a successful time with his teams. He won the Guy Carbonneau Trophy as the QMJHL's best defensive player.

He was drafted 18th overall by the New Jersey Devils of the 2020 NHL entry draft. On December 24, 2020, Mercer signed a three-year entry-level contract to join the Devils.

On October 15, 2021, Mercer made his NHL debut in a 4–3 overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks. During the third period, he recorded his first NHL point after assisting on a Andreas Johnsson goal. On October 19, Mercer scored his first NHL goal against Joey Daccord in a 4–2 win against the Seattle Kraken. On September 20, 2024, Mercer signed a three-year, $4 million contract to stay with the Devils.

On October 23, 2026, the Devils traded Mercer along with Nick Bjugstad, Nico Daws, Alexander Command, a 2027 seventh-round draft pick, and a 2029 second-round draft pick to the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for Connor Hellebuyck.

References

  1. ↑ "Phillip Danault announces the 2021 Guy-Carbonneau Trophy winner". Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Bay Roberts hockey star Dawson Mercer picked in 1st round of NHL draft". CBC News. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Release: Mercer Agrees to Terms on ELC". New Jersey Devils. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Newfoundlander Dawson Mercer Registers First NHL Point in First Game". VOCM. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Mercer Scores First NHL Goal as Devils Defeat Kraken". New Jersey Devils. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Devils, Mercer Agree to 3-Year Contract". New Jersey Devils. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Jets acquire Mercer, Command and more from Devils". Winnipeg Jets. Retrieved May 31, 2026.

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