Let’s not jump to conclusions and assume Dawson Mercer is going to miss too much time. However, now that we’ve gotten to the point where it’s the first day of on-ice activities and Mercer won’t be involved,

Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald was optimistic when he discussed the ongoing contract negotiations with forward Dawson Mercer, whom is not at training camp as an unsigned restricted free agent.

Training camp has begun for the New Jersey Devils with on-ice activities starting tomorrow. The Devils announced a 68-man training camp roster that includes just about everyone from rookie camp, veterans,

Everything you need to know about the New Jersey Devils training camp, including the roster, schedule, and storylines to follow.

Devils forward Dawson Mercer is not listed on the team’s initial training camp roster since he does not have a contract as a restricted free agent.

That stands to be true today, as the first day of training camp and media day opens. Don't panic though, Devils' fans. If the reports are accurate and the two sides are grinding towards a deal, Mercer could join the training camp roster as early as this weekend.

To say that the first day of training camp was intense is an understatement. New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe had his players bag skating before they even did a single drill.