Confirmed with Link: (F) Dawson Mercer re-signs with NJD (3 years, $4M AAV)

[Better Call Sal]

Inaccurate. He said $4.7 minimum short term in arguing against my call of 3 years at $4m months ago. Nice revisionist history though.

Devils team discussion (news, notes and speculation) - offseason part III

And then as Mercer's agent I want to talk about how he was tied for 2nd in playoff scoring in 2023...and currently has more playoff goals as a New Jersey Devils than Meier, Nico or Bratt. Pay the man!

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[SansaStark]

atleast its done. I really hope what were surely conversations about his poor play last year really got to him and he comes out firing this year. Dawson has the right attitude so I have faith in him.

 

[TrufleShufle]

There really isn't any room for negotiations...there really is only 3.9 as a starting point.

3.9 is a no go for 3 years... Just too light for 3 years. 3.5/3.75 for two is ok...but that third year needs to be more like 5.5. so 2 years for 7M. But 3 years is more like 12.5....4.2 AAV....they don't have it.

The only option for the Devils is two years and two years puts themselves in a precarious situation with Nemec and Nico up and Mercer having arbitration rights...they painted themselves into a corner.

Inaccurate. He said $4.7 minimum short term in arguing against my call of 3 years at $4m months ago. Nice revisionist history though.

Devils team discussion (news, notes and speculation) - offseason part III

And then as Mercer's agent I want to talk about how he was tied for 2nd in playoff scoring in 2023...and currently has more playoff goals as a New Jersey Devils than Meier, Nico or Bratt. Pay the man!

forums.hfboards.com

I didn't click your link, I hope that's alright.

 

[JimEIV]

My numbers look pretty f***ing spot on though

500K off


And Dawson got robbed.

 

[JK3]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837139079995216085

 

[Its Always Sundstrom]

I have faith that this is the real Dawson and last season was just part of the poop burger that was the whole season’s slop fest. Keefe will get the best out of him.

 

[Nubmer6]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837139079995216085

Wow his salary actually drops in the 3rd year so his QO is lower. I'm a bit shocked.

 

[JimEIV]

And I really would like to see the pay out of that 12

Is it 3, 4 and then 5?

Still getting robbed either way but I'm curious.

Wow his salary actually drops in the 3rd year so his QO is lower. I'm a bit shocked.

That's f***ing horrific.

He seriously needs to fire his agent....what a shit job.

 

[Devs3cups]

And I really would like to see the pay out of that 12

Is it 3, 4 and then 5?

Still getting robbed either way but I'm curious.


That's f***ing horrific.

He seriously needs to fire his agent....what a shit job.

Looks like it’s 3, 4.75, 4.25.

 

[Brodeur]

One small factor to that 3rd year might be that the CBA expires in September 2026. I remember when Sergei Fedorov signed his 5 year, 40 million dollar deal with Anaheim in 2003, he got 10 mil in Year then it dropped to 6 mil in 2004-05, and then was 8 mil for the remaining three years. It wasn't a coincidence that the 'cheaper' year was in the potential lockout season.

We'll see how quickly the cap jumps in the near future, so I wouldn't necessarily call this a bad job by Brisson.

 

[devilsfan950003]

My numbers look pretty f***ing spot on though

500K off


And Dawson got robbed.

He's coming off a 33 point season.

 

[MasterofGrond]

That's just what guys like Mercer get, though. Harley is a better player than him, and got 4M as well (for 2). Marchenko got 3.85 for 3 on a deal that'll walk him to free agency and he put up more points than Mercer last year.

Middlestadt got 5.75 but he's better (right now) a center, and buying two UFA years (I think, at least 1).

Where are the comparable contracts to claim Mercer is getting f***ed? Broberg? he plays D (and can play RD) and that's an offer sheet designed to be onerous for the Oilers. Jarvis is a better player and sold 4 RFA years.

 

[MartyOwns]

has anyone started a gofundme for mercer yet?

 

[JimEIV]

One small factor to that 3rd year might be that the CBA expires in September 2026. I remember when Sergei Fedorov signed his 5 year, 40 million dollar deal with Anaheim in 2003, he got 10 mil in Year then it dropped to 6 mil in 2004-05, and then was 8 mil for the remaining three years. It wasn't a coincidence that the 'cheaper' year was in the potential lockout season.

We'll see how quickly the cap jumps in the near future, so I wouldn't necessarily call this a bad job by Brisson.

September 2026 is the 2nd year of his contract... Dawson got the most expensive year in the potential lockout year.


Regardless , wouldn't the logical solution be to just do 2 years? Logistically and strategically 2 years, even at a lower price seems much smarter for Dawson.

 

[Brodeur]

September 2026 is the 2nd year of his contract... Dawson got the most expensive year in the potential lockout year.


Regardless , wouldn't the logical solution be to just do 2 years? Logistically and strategically 2 years, even at a lower price seems much smaller for Dawson.

24-25: 3 mil
25-26: 4.75 mil
(CBA expires September 2026)
26-27: 4.25 mil

Three year contract potentially gives Mercer a lot of leverage on his next deal assuming he plays well since he'd be a year away from UFA assuming the CBA isn't drastically altered.

 

[Andre Palot]

OneDayHoldoutMercer has a nice ring to it for anyone looking for a new name

I'll keep this in mind but I'm standing pat for right now

 

[My3Sons]

I think its a good deal for both sides. Im ready for the new season!

Do you have enough bourbon, guns, and Lincoln Continentals to get through?

 

[Moist ReadOnly]

Dawson was going to need signing when either Luke, Simon, or Nico were simultaneously

Nico likely costs the most of the three (mainly due to rising cap) so well have to make sure we have a sizeable fund ready for the summer of 2027

 

[JimEIV]

24-25: 3 mil
25-26: 4.75 mil
(CBA expires September 2026)
26-27: 4.25 mil

Three year contract potentially gives Mercer a lot of leverage on his next deal assuming he plays well since he'd be a year away from UFA assuming the CBA isn't drastically altered.

Still believe he would be in a much better position with two years regardless of the CBA. I mean this is good for the team for sure but it's terrible for Mercer.

Two years and he would have arbitration rights...He'd have the same amount of leverage after two year with arbitration rights... He gave away a lot in that 3 year. I think his agent did him a great disservice....and the fact that this crappy deal took 3 months and had Dawson miss camp opening is just a little more salt in the wound.

 

[njdevils1982]

This is a perfect deal for us. I love it. Was no need for worry whatsoever.

We're ready to roll baby!

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Love it, might have to get a Mercer jersey soon.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Are there any other ways we can raise money for poor Dawson? I sure as hell know I couldn't live on 4 million a year. Barely above minimum wage...

 

[Better Call Sal]

I'm not going to look at it as Dawson got screwed. Because that's silly.

I'll instead look at it as Dawson rocks. Because he agreed to a contract that is perfect for the team, as well.

Thanks for rocking, Dawson!

 

[TrufleShufle]

Still believe he would be in a much better position with two years regardless of the CBA. I mean this is good for the team for sure but it's terrible for Mercer.

Two years and he would have arbitration rights...He'd have the same amount of leverage after two year with arbitration rights... He gave away a lot in that 3 year. I think his agent did him a great disservice....and the fact that this crappy deal took 3 months and had Dawson miss camp opening is just a little more salt in the wound.

I don't understand what's happening. You were angry because he was dicked around and angry because there is no way he's going to sign a contract that keeps him for 3 years at a reasonable number and now angry on his behalf that it happened.

Mercer is a Devil, he's got 3 years to prove he deserves a shit ton more cash and the team has 3 years to make shit happen.

It's like you were preemptively upset this last week about something that didnt happen yet because you were so sure it would and then it didn't and instead of saying, ok good, you are manufacturing something to stay upset about. Just move on.

 

[MasterofGrond]

Jim loves to be mad and/or disappointed. It's as endearing in its consistency as the arguments he makes to enable it are annoying in their inscrutability.