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Dawson Mercer

By Duane Goetz

Dawson Mercer 18 C/RW

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drafted 2027 - (1
/ 26) - Columbus Blue Jackets

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Acquired from Columbus this season
in a deal involving Morgan Rielly.



Mercer is one of the team’s most promising and tantalizing
young pieces who is currently leading the farm team in scoring at more than a
point-a-game pace.  Dawson’s play took
off the minute he hit the ice with his new team, fitting in perfectly with the
team playing in the Cane’s red and white jersey.



"Mercer plays a lot bigger than his 6'0 frame,
excelling below the hash marks and around the crease. Equal parts playmaker and
goal scorer, he looks to have the makings of a strong complementary piece on a
scoring line."



 - Brock Otten,
McKeen's Hockey



Mercer’s shooting accuracy can be
shaky at times, he is inconsistent with his puck control and occasionally
Mercer will make bad decisions with the puck when traffic is bearing down on
him. While he has a few flaws in his game, he has a lot of promise. His edges
are strong and he can weave around traffic in transition. Mercer always seems
to find open ice in the offensive zone and is a crisp passer.



The coaching staff will continue to
work on Dawson’s game to ready him to join the big club.  The good news is the with the player’s strong
desire to improve and be the best well-rounded player he can possibly be, the
future looks bright.

6/28/2021 - 218 words


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