New Jersey Has A Deep Offense Former New Jersey Devils [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/] defenseman Dakota Mermis has been placed on waivers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/explained-why-alex-nylander-and-dakota-mermis-were-waived-by-the-maple-leafs] by the Toronto Maple Leafs [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/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. Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjExMzI4OTQ2NzE5OTU5MDI4/usatsi_14133325.jpg] 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.
