Mermis (jaw) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday.
Mermis underwent jaw surgery in late September and will miss the first several weeks of the regular season while he recovers. He was expected to compete for a depth spot on Toronto's blue line prior to his procedure, but he could be forced to spend time in the minors when he's back to full health. The 30-year-old made a career-high 47 appearances in the NHL with the Wild last year, totaling three goals, 59 blocked shots and 45 hits while averaging 14:05 of ice time.
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Maple Leafs' Dakota Mermis: Undergoes surgery
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Mermis is listed as week-to-week after having jaw surgery Thursday.
Mermis was expected to compete for a depth spot on Toronto's blueline, but this serves as a major setback for the Illinois native. The 30-year-old had the most productive campaign of his career in 2023-24 -- he appeared in 47 regular-season contests, garnering eight points and a minus-2 rating. Mermis will likely miss a good chunk of the early portion of the 2024-25 season as he recovers from surgery.
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Maple Leafs' Dakota Mermis: Inks one-year deal
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Mermis signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with Toronto on Tuesday, according to CapFriendly.
Mermis compiled three goals, eight points, 42 shots on net and 59 blocked shots in 47 regular-season appearances with Minnesota in 2023-24. As a member of the Maple Leafs, he will compete for a depth spot on the roster out of training camp.
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Wild's Dakota Mermis: Nets goal Saturday
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Mermis scored a goal and blocked four shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.
Mermis capped a run of three goals in 5:49 during the second period. He snapped a six-game point drought with his first goal since Oct. 26. The 30-year-old defenseman has seen steady playing time this season, posting eight points with 36 shots on net, 53 blocked shots, 34 hits, 31 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 40 appearances. That's not enough offense to help in most fantasy formats.
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Wild's Dakota Mermis: Puts up assist in loss
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Mermis notched an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Ducks.
Mermis saw just 9:30 of ice time, rotating on the third pairing in a seven-defensemen lineup. He contributed his first point in 15 games on a Jon Merrill tally in the first period. Mermis is up to seven points, 31 shots on net, 41 blocked shots, 25 PIM, 21 hits and a minus-2 rating over 33 appearances this season. While he's been a regular in the lineup, the 30-year-old is unlikely to produce enough offense to help most fantasy managers.
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Wild's Dakota Mermis: Up from AHL
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Mermis was promoted by Minnesota on Wednesday.
Mermis has two goals, five points and 21 PIM in 14 games with Minnesota this season. He's also recorded two assists and 12 PIM in five AHL outings with Iowa.
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Wild's Dakota Mermis: Dropped to AHL
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Mermis was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Monday, per CapFriendly.
Mermis was a healthy scratch in five of the last six games with Minnesota. He has two goals and five points in 14 NHL games this season.
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Wild's Dakota Mermis: Called up from minors
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Mermis was recalled from AHL Iowa on Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Mermis will flip places with forward Vinni Lettieri, who was sent down to the minors in a corresponding move. Mermis will serve as an emergency depth option after Zach Bogosian (upper body) was out versus Chicago on Sunday. Barring another injury concern on the blue line, Mermis is unlikely to get into the lineup during the Wild's four-game road trip.
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Wild's Dakota Mermis: Heads to AHL
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Mermis was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Friday.
Mermis has two goals and five points in 13 contests with Minnesota this season. Alex Goligoski (lower body) was taken off long-term injured reserve in a corresponding move.
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Wild's Dakota Mermis: Waived by Minnesota
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Mermis was waived Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Mermis started off the season in fine form with two goals and four points in his first four games. But the 29-year-old blueliner couldn't keep it up -- he's picked up just one assist in his last eight games. Should Mermis pass through waivers, he will presumably be sent to AHL Iowa.
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Wild's Dakota Mermis: Adds second goal in loss
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Mermis tallied a goal on his lone shot in Thursday's 6-2 loss to Philadelphia.
Mermis got the Wild on the board in the third period, cleaning up a loose puck to cut the deficit to 3-1. The 29-year-old blueliner already set a new career high with two goals and four points through his first five games this season. While it's unlikely Mermis can keep up his current scoring pace, he could have some value in deeper leagues as he's seeing time on the power play with Jared Spurgeon (upper body) and Alex Goligoski (lower body) both on the long-term IR.
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Wild's Dakota Mermis: Ascends to top level
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Mermis was recalled from AHL Iowa on Thursday.
Mermis was placed on waivers Oct. 4 and was sent to the minors the following day. The 29-year-old defenseman played in two NHL games last season and was unable to hit the scoresheet. Mermis had five goals, 26 points and 73 PIM in 63 games last season with Iowa.
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Wild's Dakota Mermis: On waivers
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Mermis was waived by the Wild on Wednesday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Mermis is expected to be reassigned to AHL Iowa if he clears waivers. He recorded five goals, 26 points and 73 PIM in 63 outings with Iowa in 2022-23.
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Wild's Dakota Mermis: Signs one-year contract
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Mermis signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Wild on Friday.
Mermis spent most of the 2022-23 season with AHL Iowa where he had five goals and 21 assists. He also played in a pair of games with the Wild, but he was unable to hit the scoresheet. Mermis will likely spend most of the 2023-24 campaign in the AHL.
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Wild's Dakota Mermis: Sent down
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Mermis was assigned to AHL Iowa on Friday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Mermis has one shot on goal, three blocks and two hits in two appearances with Minnesota this season. He has been a healthy scratch for the past three contests.
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Wild's Dakota Mermis: Promoted Wednesday
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Mermis was called up by Minnesota on Wednesday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Mermis has five goals and 24 points in 46 games with AHL Iowa this season. The 29-year-old hasn't played for Minnesota in 2022-23, but he's recorded a goal and four points in 25 career NHL games. The Wild reportedly wanted another defenseman because they might have one or more blueliners on their roster who are dealing with an injury or an illness ahead of Thursday's game against Columbus. It's not yet clear which Wild players are questionable for Thursday's contest though.
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Wild's Dakota Mermis: Put on waivers
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Mermis (undisclosed) was put on waivers by Minnesota on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Mermis was hurt during a preseason game and had been on the injured reserve list as a result. Now that he's healthy, the Wild can send him to the AHL, provided he clears waivers. He had three goals and 24 points in 59 AHL contests in 2021-22.
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Wild's Dakota Mermis: Lands on IR
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Mermis (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.
Mermis was injured during a preseason game and is expected to be "out for a bit" which doesn't provide a very clear timeline. The 28-year-old should be considered out indefinitely until more information on his status becomes available.
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Wild's Dakota Mermis: Will miss some time
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Mermis (undisclosed) was injured during Tuesday's preseason game against St. Louis, reports Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Wild coach Dean Evason believes Mermis will be "out for a bit." He's projected to begin the 2022-23 campaign on the non-roster injured reserve and then be assigned to the AHL once he's medically cleared.
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Wild's Dakota Mermis: Returned to AHL affiliate
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Mermis was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Saturday.
Mermis will switch spots with fellow defenseman Calen Addison, who was recalled to the big club in a corresponding move Saturday. Mermis has only drawn into two games with the Wild this season, going scoreless while averaging 13:54 of ice time over that span.
