The 2024-25 season ended for the New Jersey Devils after their first round exit in the play-offs by the Carolina Hurricanes. The Devils made a decent play -off push, but in the end all the injuries put them in. In the regular season, the Devils had a record of 42-33-7. Every player in the team contributed in different ways, with some better performance than others. Let’s look at the seasonal performance of Dawson Mercer 2024-25.
Mercer’s 2024-25 season with the Devils
The 2024-25 season was Mercer’s fourth in the NHL and also his fourth with the Devils. In total for the season he registered 36 points via 19 goals and 17 assists. He already placed points of the first Devils match of the season and recorded an assist on the goal of Johnathan Kovacevic against the Buffalo Sabres. He took his first goal at three games later on October 12 against the Washington Capitals. In the nine remaining matches in October, Mercer went scoreless in six and registered at least one point in three. He scored two goals and two assists in these three games.
Just like most players, Mercer had pieces where he would record points and then speaks where he would go a few games without any. He earned a Plus-4 for the season. He had his lowest career -Facing off percentage (FO%) for the season, with 40.5%. He took a total of 141 shots and his shooting percentage (s%) ended at 13.5 for the regular season. Mercer recorded three game-winning goals and also six Power-Play goals, which is the highest of his career so far.
Despite playing on the third rule for most of the season, Mercer registered his highest total ice age (toi) of his career to date with 17:53. He continues to increase his performance and playing style, and that is exactly what the devils need at the moment.
Mercer’s last seasons with the Devils
In the NHL career of Mercer so far he has to miss another game. He has a solid Iron Man -Streak, 328 Games strong. Of the four seasons he has played so far, his best was the 2022-23 season by far. He registered his highest point total for a single season, with 56 points via 27 goals and 29 assists. He earned his best plus/minus from his career to date with a plus-22. Then, in the 2023-24 season, Mercer refueled his plus/min with a min-200 and immediately sent him back in the hole that he tried to dig from the 2021-22 season, where he took a min-25 hours.
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During the 2022-23 season, Mercer registered his lowest total of penalty minutes (PIM) with 14. He also had his highest recorded total of game-winning goals, six, and his highest recorded Power-Play points, ten. The second season of Mercer has so far been the best of his career, but he still has a bright future for him to change that.
Mercer’s future with the Devils
The 2025-26 season is Mercer’s second season of one three -year contract With the devils. He is signed by the 2026-27 season with an average annual value (AAV) of $ 4 million. Mercer will be a limited free agent (RFA) in the low season of 2027 when he turns 25 years old.
Mercer has a great future with New Jersey, and the Devils certainly invest in him. It cannot be denied his talent and skills as a player, and hopefully he will perform more in this coming season. Can he have a place in the top six in the next two years? Time will learn it, but with the speed he progresses, I would not doubt it.
Mercer’s overall figure
In general, Mercer receives a B-Minus for the 2024-25 season. He remains progress as a player, what Devils fans want to see. He gets more ice age, which gives him more opportunities to prove himself. Although his pointed total took a dip last season, he has shown in the past what he is capable of.
While Mercer wants to continue his Iron Man Streak in the 2025-26 season, there are new experienced players with whom he could work. Connor Brown or Evgenii Dadonov could play on the same line as Mercer, which could be beneficial for his growth as a player. Fans must be enthusiastic to see Mercer play in the 2025-26 season, in addition to the rest of an already incredible Devils team. Although he still plays in the lower six, Tel Mercer is not yet out.
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