Day 3 of Camp | NOTEBOOK

dawson mercer practice
By Sam Kasan
@SamiKasan NewJerseyDevils.com

The Devils will hold Day 3 of training camp practice at Prudential Center. Groups 1, 2 and 3 with hit the ice.

Forward Erik Haula is still out with an illness. He has yet to skate during training camp.

Stay tuned to the notebook for the latest info, updates, interviews, videos and more from the practice session!

Mercer hits the ice for his first practice under Sheldon Keefe

Today's Content

Player Interviews: White | MacDermid | J. Hughes | Mercer
Mercer staying in jersey

Mercer Deal

The biggest news yesterday was that the Devils and forward Dawson Mercer have agreed to terms on a 3-year, 4$ million AAV contract. With immigration, it's still unknown when Mercer will arrive in camp. We'll ask for an update later today from coach Keefe.

They Said It:

Jack Hughes on Mercer's new deal: "I saw him. I gave him a hug. They I was like, 'I have to go put my boots on' and got dressed (for practice)."

Hughes discusses the first day working on the power play and Mercer's contract

Sunday Lineup

While head coach Sheldon Keefe didn't reveal his lineup for Sunday's preseason game against the NY Islanders, he did say that Jack Hughes, Timo Meier and Simon Nemec - all of whom are coming off summer rehabs - will not play.

Head coach Sheldon Keefe talks to the media at training camp

Group 1 Practice

Today was a special teams day. So those groups made up the bulk of Group 1. The Devils top power play unit consisted of Dougie Hamilton (point), Jack Hughes (left flank), Jesper Bratt (right flank), Timo Meier (bumper) and Nico Hischier (net front). Those there was some variations and rotation throughout.

They Said It (Part II):

MacDermid on his summer: "I worked on all parts of the game, defense, forward, skill stuff, and always working on skating and physicality."

MacDermid discusses returning to the Devils and what he's seen out of the start of camp

White on the change in Keefe since coaching in junior: "Some of the stuff is similar from when I had him in junior. Some stuff is new for me. The pace of play from junior is still being implemented. It's fun being back with an old coach who has similar mindset, and I'm comfortable with the way he plays."

White discusses his return to the Devils organization on Day 3 of camp

Group 2 Practice

The Devils second power play unit consisted of Simon Nemec (point), Tomas Tatar (left flank), Ondrej Palat (right flank), Paul Cotter (bumper) and Stefan Noesen (net front).

As with the first group, there was some variations and rotation throughout.

In Case You Missed It
READ: 
NOTEBOOK: Day 2 of Camp
WATCH:
DEVILS NOW: Kovacevic's Journey 
 
MIC'D UP: Nico Bingo
 
POST-GAME RAWS: Keefe | Bastian | Lazar | DeSimone | Lebanc | Palat

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