This former Devils defender has been placed on waivers by the Maple Leafs
Former New Jersey Devils defenseman Dakota Mermis has been placed on waivers by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
This waiver placement indicates that Mermis has been activated from long-term injury reserve by the Leafs. The Alton, Illinois native had been on a conditioning loan with the Marlies after missing the entire beginning of the season due to a broken jaw. During his loan with the AHL squad, he had one assist and a plus-2 rating in three contests.
Mermis spent the 2019-20 season with the Devils organization. In 10 games with the NHL club, he had one goal, four points, 20 hits, and a plus-7 rating. He primarily spent that season down in the AHL with the Binghamton Devils, where he had three goals and 19 points in 53 games.
Teams looking for defensive depth could be a claim in for Mermis. If he clears waivers, he will continue to play with the Marlies from here.