The New Jersey Devils have built a very good young team over the last few seasons. Once they get Dawson Mercer signed, they will have 12 very solid forwards who can compete on a nightly basis. They also have $5.7 million in cap space, and while a portion of that is going to go to Mercer's new deal. ...
On Monday, The Hockey News spoke to Mercer's agent, Pat Brisson, of CAA Sports LLC, for an update on negotiations with Devils' general manager Tom Fitzgerald.
Looking at the current roster, these three players face the most pressure when things get underway at RWJBarnabas Health Hockey House in mid-September.