Dawson Mercer Had a Career-Low in Points & is a Pending RFA...What Will His Contract Look Like?

Dawson Mercer had a career-low in points this past season and is also a pending restricted free agent. He has already proven himself to be a very solid asset. Despite his "down year", he should be back with the New Jersey Devils next season. But what will his contract look like?
Interview soundbite: Dawson Mercer (Courtesy of the New Jersey Devils)
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[@oresteez]

I like him a lot, but he has not proven enough to be worth a big contract. I think it would be in everyone’s best interest for him to take a bridge deal and then see what happens in two or three years.

[@matthewalbi555]

I would sign him to deal with case to if depending on who we get in the UFA market or trades, draft. He's not an untouchable

[@martinzyka6432]

he will probably bet on hilmself, not wanting a long deal after a bad season. probably 2-3 years which makes him expiring RFA.. AVG 43 points a season. I think it;s gonna be a little bit less than Martin Necas got with his bridge deal, which was 3 mil. I imagine something around 2 years at 2.4-2.6. No reason to trade him. none.

[@headsuphockeypodcast2707]

Still a lot of untapped potential

[@judistzoinkiski3395]

Its fitzy dude loves to over. anywhere between 4-5m is he range. i see him getting a long deal, devils are clueless tho