Theres 2 Prospects for the New Jersey Devils that are really impressing in this Preseason. Dawson Mercer and Alexander Holtz are looking really impressive for the NJ Devils and are going to force the Head Coach Lindy Ruff and GM Tom Fitzgerald to make some difficult decisions.
Do they give the spots to these prospects who are looking very impressive or do they sign PTOs Jimmy Vesey and Mark Jankowski to deals and have the prosects get more time in the AHL playing for the Utica Devils more time to mature and grow their game. Time will tell, but these NHL Prospects are making these preseason games fun to watch.
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First!!! LGD
Holtz+mercer and a first for McDavid
They should make it. They looked great skating along with good teammates and powerplays. Most of the time they will be in 3 line, depending scenarios 2 and maybe 1 line
Mercer has been one of if not our best player every game
My vote – they should both make the team. But if I had to pick one: while Mercer looks like a more complete player, Holtz's skill set is really lacking across the rest of the team, so I think he is a safer bet of making the team. Only counter point I would make is that if either will end up with limited ice team, would it make more sense for their development to get 1st line minutes in the AHL for half or a full season. Their contract status' I think give the devils more flexibility there if they wanted to start them in the AHL.
I'm a little confused about Mercer's eligibility. As a 19 year old with "junior" status, can he play in AHL? Or can he only go to juniors?
joe is right and to add on to this we will have more in the pipeline to.
Yes…. Mercer at 3C and Holtz on the wing with Hughes or Mercer.
I hope they do and jimmy vesey
I am not giving them the overlooks. One game at a time
They've definitely shown enough to be given an opportunity. If during the regular season they show signs of faltering they can always be sent down to Utica for seasoning.
If Comcast and MSG can't play nice, consider switching to FuboTV. I dropped cable and use that to watch NJD games.
I think definitely Mercer, probably Holtz, too.
I think Vesey, gets a small cap hit two way contract and sits in Utica, until his number is called.
Holtz for sure. With Hughes out, I would play Mercer. We’ll see.
Not getting high on this team … sure you are – sure we are!
Devils organization would be stupid not to give these boys at least 6-9 games they’ve been the best players on the ice clear cut but overall everyone’s seems to be playing very well together great chemistry.
So far I’m high on Holtz and Mercer. Went to 2 games to watch them play
Love what I’m seeing so far 💪 👹
I think they gotta make it. They bring so much enthusiasm and hope! Comcast.. 🙁 The Verizon guy is coming Saturday. lol I can't be missing 1/2 season or more.
Not sure if Holtz will start the season in the NHL, but i can see a 3rd line by the end of the season with Holtz, Mercer and Koukkanen….
Sharangovich-Hughes-holtz
Zacha-hischer-Bratt
Tatar-Mercer- woods
Kuokkanen-McLeod-Johnson/vesey/boqvist
Hamilton-graves
Smith-severson
Siegentahler-subban
That should 100% be our lineup to start the season
Gotta keep Mercer and Holtz together, you can see the chemistry.
Tatar will be huge here
https://youtu.be/3-EBFZvyfw4. Jack Hughes break out season 👍
More like will Mercer win the Calder ?!!
Are you happy with Nico Hischier? Not scoring as much as I had hoped from such a high pick.