2024 Stats
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PP Pts
8
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16
2025 Projections
Signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Devils in September of 2024.
Costly penalty in Game 5 loss
Mercer scored a goal, added six PIM and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 5-4 double-overtime loss to the Hurricanes in Game 5.
ANALYSIS
Mercer opened the scoring 3:46 into the game. However, the Hurricanes proved resilient and the contest went into double overtime, where the 23-year-old's double-minor for high-sticking Jesperi Kotkaniemi led to the end of the Devils' season. Mercer was relatively quiet in the postseason with two goals, a minus-6 rating, eight PIM, eight shots on net and 15 hits over five contests. The 23-year-old was limited to 36 points in 82 regular-season appearances, and while he's yet to miss a game in his career, his offense has trended in the wrong direction over the last few years.
Mercer opened the scoring 3:46 into the game. However, the Hurricanes proved resilient and the contest went into double overtime, where the 23-year-old's double-minor for high-sticking Jesperi Kotkaniemi led to the end of the Devils' season. Mercer was relatively quiet in the postseason with two goals, a minus-6 rating, eight PIM, eight shots on net and 15 hits over five contests. The 23-year-old was limited to 36 points in 82 regular-season appearances, and while he's yet to miss a game in his career, his offense has trended in the wrong direction over the last few years.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 17:53
- Average Power Play TOI: 1:33
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 1:58
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16:34
1:19
1:18
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17:13
1:27
1:45
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17:53
1:33
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Mercer was only able to avoid the sophomore slump for so long, instead enduring a drop in productivity in year three. This past year, the 22-year-old was able to reach the 20-goal threshold but recorded the lowest point total (33) of his three-year NHL career. Despite the rough 2023-24 campaign, Mercer should offer plenty of fantasy upside, due in part to the fact that he has yet to miss a regular-season game, logging all 246 games in the NHL. With a bounce-back year, Mercer should be capable of pushing for the 30-goal and 60-point thresholds - especially if he can manage more power-play ice time after averaging just 1:27 per contest with the man advantage last year.
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Tallies in Game 3 win
Mercer scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Friday's 3-2 double-overtime win over the Hurricanes in Game 3.
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Scores in season-ending loss
Mercer scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Red Wings.
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Two-point effort in Boston
Mercer scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Bruins.
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Manages assist
Mercer notched an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.
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Lights lamp twice in win
Mercer scored two power-play goals, one the game-winner, in Wednesday's 5-3 victory over Chicago.
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Might sign in near future
Although Mercer, who is a restricted free agent, didn't sign before the start of training camp, both sides are continuing to talk and hope to reach an agreement on a new contract soon, according to Mike Morreale of NHL.com on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Mercer had 20 goals and 33 points in 82 regular-season contests last season, which was a significant decline from his 56-point showing in 2022-23. That drop in production is likely what's making it so difficult for the two sides to agree on what's fair value for the 22-year-old. Perhaps Mercer will ultimately sign a short-term contract to give him more time to establish himself.
Mercer had 20 goals and 33 points in 82 regular-season contests last season, which was a significant decline from his 56-point showing in 2022-23. That drop in production is likely what's making it so difficult for the two sides to agree on what's fair value for the 22-year-old. Perhaps Mercer will ultimately sign a short-term contract to give him more time to establish himself.