This weeks podcast epis, 2020 strikes again. Mercer made his CHL debut in the QMJHL the following season with the Drummondville Voltigeurs. After the trade, Mercer struggled, and his production regressed. Alexis Lafrenière (no profile will be released), Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. That’s why it’s not surprising that the highly skilled forward is ranked as the 10th top prospect of the 2020 NHL Draft! He won a Gold medal playing for Team Canada in the 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. His performances earned him invitations at the CIBC Canada Russia Series, where he starred, the World Junior Hockey Championship and the Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. Sorry you must be at least 19 years of age to consume this content. He served as the tam’s 13th forward and did go scoreless in the seven games he played. In two seasons in the league, he played 52 games and tallied a whopping 111 points (62 goals, 49 assists). October 2019 – Dawson Mercer is having a great season so far. Complete player biography and stats. He is a winger, and will slot in as right wing in the Devils’ system. The NHL continued playing its, NEW EPISODE - Devils Army Cast: Episode 14 Mercer’s game is built on his offensive abilities. Dawson Mercer. Dawson Mercer is an 18-year-old right-wing who is projected by many to switch to center. Chicoutimi Sagueneens. Here’s the Dawson Mercer injury of the @SagueneensLHJMQ. Dawson Mercer of Bay Roberts is one of three players nominated for the Michael Bossy Award as the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s top professional prospect. 14 QMJHLers Selected in Rounds 2-7 of 2020 NHL Entry Draft, Post-Draft Interview | Lukas Cormier, Golden Knights, Post-Draft Interview | Vasily Ponomarev, Hurricanes, Post-Draft Interview | Justin Barron, Avalanche. (Photo by Drummondville Voltigeurs) Profile Dawson Mercer is an 18-year-old right-wing who is projected by many to switch to center. This situation likely causes many problems for opposing QMJHL tacticians since Mercer’s as dangerous a shooter as he is a playmaker. His point per game average took a large hit, and other aspects of his game slightly faltered. No matter if it’s in a Voltigeurs, a Saguenéens or a Team Canada uniform, Dawson Mercer shows up to compete every night. He needs to control his urge to try to weave through numerous defenders. This resulted in him missing some time and only playing in a total of 42 games. He was a long shot to make the roster, however, he did a great job earning a spot. Watch more NHL Draft on QMJHL TV . This is most likely the reason for his slide down some scout boards (see 2020 Draft Prospect Rankings). Some have gone as far as moving Mercer down to a very-late first-round pick. Dawson Mercer dropped down many people's boards in the second half of the season. His birthday is in October, so he is a … In comparison, former 2018 16th overall pick, Alex Newhook, had a career 1.71 point per game average in the same league. *** Overview: Dawson Mercer is a 2020 Draft Eligible right wing prospect who hails from Bay Roberts, Newfoundland. It was quite the season for Dawson Mercer. He tallied 18 points in 16 games, which is a 1.13 point per game average compared to the 1.62 average pre-trade. The Devils’ second first-round pick is too early for Mercer. The Rimouski Oceanic captain registered 112 points in only 52 games during the 2019-2020 campaign. No matter if it’s in a Voltigeurs, a Saguenéens or a Team Canada uniform, Dawson Mercer shows up to compete every night. Mercer was also injured after the trade after taking a gnarly slice to the arm area (see below). - Reca, NEW ARTICLE on devilsarmyblog.com! Nice cross feed from LW Jakob Pelletier (CGY 1st/2019) pic.twitter.com/c0wWS9LIWU — Steve Kournianos (@TheDraftAnalyst) November 5, 2019 His strong start to the season had many regarding him as a future first-line scorer. Your email address will not be published. This is an independent, fan-run blog. He has what many call “silky mitts” and is solid in-and-around the net at finishing pucks, as well as making opponents miss in transition via dekes. 1. He was drafted 18th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Learn how your comment data is processed. NEW ARTICLES ARE UP Mercer, who won the world junior gold medal for Canada and plays for the Chicoutimi Sagueneens, is probably the player who has shown the biggest improvement throughout the season, according to a QMJHL news release. He sometimes gets himself in trouble and turns the puck over because he tries to do too much. Dawson Mercer Mercer has … [2], 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, "2020 NHL Draft Profile: RW Dawson Mercer", "Touted as Newfoundland's 'Next One,' Mercer aims to emulate Bergeron", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dawson_Mercer&oldid=982260400, Ice hockey people from Newfoundland and Labrador, National Hockey League first round draft picks, Short description with empty Wikidata description, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Biographical information and career statistics from, This page was last edited on 7 October 2020, at 02:10. PROFILES THIS WEEK, POLL TIME The first four games in the U-16 segment, then the U-18 segment, where he played 11 games and tallied 12 points. Bossy is widely regarded as one of the finest goalscorers the NHL has ever known. Lapierre experienced a frustrating season after an extended stay on the injury list. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. Although he is a solid goal-scorer, playmaking is another area where Mercer excels. His birthday is in October, so he is a bit older for this draft class. This struggle can easily be an overreaction, as it was most likely just a perfect storm of adapting to a new environment as well as fighting through a scary-looking injury. #CHL: Team QMJHL takes a 2-1 lead on this goal by C Dawson Mercer (Ranked No. He is a great penalty killer who generates several breakaways while doing so. The Devils Army Blog is not sponsored, endorsed by, or otherwise affiliated with the National Hockey League, the New Jersey Devils organization, or any of its affiliates. Instead, Mercer should be at play for the Devils at selection 17 (where the team’s projected third first-rounder should be). In his first season, he played 61 games as a 16-year-old, tallying 26 points in 61 games while playing extremely limited minutes. A post shared by LHJMQ/QMJHL (@lhjmq_qmjhl_) on Mar 31, 2020 at 1:55pm PDT. He piled up 42 points in 26 games with the Drummondville Voltigeurs before getting traded to Chicoutimi, where he accumulated another 18 points in 16 outings as the Sags loaded up for a run at the President’s Cup league championship. Mercer is an exciting player who can do it on both ends of the ice. Dawson Mercer (born October 27, 2001) is a Canadian junior ice hockey centre currently playing for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens of the QMJHL. That’s why it’s not surprising that the highly skilled forward is ranked as the 10th top prospect of the 2020 NHL Draft! He is listed as 6-foot, 180 pounds. These defensive abilities are strongly aided and directly a result of a high-motor, great work ethic, and high intensity. This point per game average ranks 50th out of 1,314 qualified players all-time. Dawson Mercer (born October 27, 2001) is a Canadian junior ice hockey centre currently playing for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens of the QMJHL.He was drafted 18th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. After these 26 games, he was the team-leader in points by a pretty large margin. This season, Mercer got off to an electric start on a Drummondville team that regressed slightly from the year before. Many other players on the QMJHL’s Top 50 players of all-time list have received this award, including Mario Lemieux, Pat LaFontaine, Sidney Crosby and Vincent Lecavalier. Mercer is an opportunistic player who finds weaknesses in the opposition and exploits them. The award is named after former QMJHLer and Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Bossy, who was ranked sixth in the league’s 50 greatest players countdown as part of the QMJHL’s 50th Anniversary celebrations. The QMJHL roster will be out to rebound from being swept in 2018 and are loaded with a star-studded cast. However, Mercer was traded to the Chicoutimi Saguenéens for an unreal package that included six draft picks. There is no bad shot for Mercer, as he has a special ability to get the puck through to the goalie and do it with solid accuracy and speed from anywhere on the ice. Devils Draft Series: Dawson Mercer, Underrated QMJHL Scorer, What Devils Can Learn From Avalanche in Building Their Roster, Devils Draft Series: Lukas Reichel — Raw, German Offensive Talent, on “Devils Draft Series: Dawson Mercer, Underrated QMJHL Scorer”. #NJDevils #NH, NEW ARTICLE on devilsarmyblog.com! He owns a quick first step that he takes with decisiveness, so expect time and space for him once he’s heading north. Doing so in a manner with great offensive prowess and potential, while being reliable on defense. Mercer should be considered at 17 by New Jersey. Dawson Mercer (born October 27, 2001) is a Canadian junior ice hockey centre currently playing for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens of the QMJHL.He was drafted 18th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. With the 18th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, your New Jersey Devils selected Dawson Mercer from the Chicoutimi Saugenéens of the QMJHL. From a QMJHL trade from the Drummondville Voltigeurs to the Chicoutimi Saguenéens, a World Juniors gold, and a global pandemic, it was a busy season for the forward. Mercer started his junior career as a 13-year-old in the NLBAAAHL. He has the capabilities to play both wing — which the Devils desperately need — as well as center. But given how strong he is in both ends of the ice, many say he can translate as a center in the NHL. The Devils made that official by taking Dawson Mercer with the 18th overall pick on Tuesday night. Below is a look at four more QMJHL prospects who could have their names called early and their potential landing spots. When it’s all said and done, I expect him to be selected anywhere between picks 15-19. His release is extremely quick, and couple this with usually a great shot selection, his shot is lethal. This site is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only, and is in no way affiliated with any product, brand, or topic covered on the site unless otherwise specifically stated. However, once his play dipped after the trade, it seems the consensus projection on Mercer is a top-six scoring forward with defensive upside. Despite playing in the Q, Dawson is one of the few players in the league who were born elsewhere, hailing from Carbonear, Newfoundland. Also among the three finalists are Alexis Lafreniere and Hendrix Lapierre. He is one of the top draft-eligible right wingers and should be a top-25 selection come draft night. We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. He is a good passer who is described to have “360-degree vision.” His stellar stickhandling, coupled with a great awareness of where his teammates are, makes him good in setting his teammates up for chances. Dawson Mercer of Bay Roberts is one of three players nominated for the Michael Bossy Award as the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s top professional prospect. Will Martin B, Yesterday we asked what you thought the #NJDevils, Trade Deadline: Players On the Trade Block, - Trade Deadline: Players On the Trade Block, traded to the Chicoutimi Saguenéens for an unreal package that included six draft picks. After setting league records in the NLBAAAHL, Mercer moved on to the Midwest Prep Hockey League, where he tallied 22 points in 18 games. Lafreniere took home the Jean Béliveau Trophy last Saturday as the top point-getter during the regular season. Every aspect of his shot is also above average. #QMJHL #LHJMQ pic.twitter.com/kZKZfswlhJ. The right-handed shot has played his whole junior career in Canada and also represented Team Canada on a few different occasions internationally. The only way where this would make sense is if the top-ten goes in such an imperfect way for New Jersey that he is the best player available in that spot, which is extremely unlikely. If he can continue doing that and improve on his scoring rates with Chicoutimi, he should be a top-15 lock heading into June.