Jon Merrill
Age 31 Feb 3, 1992
Oklahoma City USA
Defense shoots left
6'3" 191 cm
195 lbs 88 kg
ELC Signing Age 21
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2019
Agent Shawn Hunwick
Transaction History
| Nov 20, 2023 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill scored a goal on three shots and added a blocked shot and a plus-1 rating in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill recorded an assist in Thursday's 6-2 defeat to the Philadelphia Flyers. |
| Feb 26, 2023 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill (illness) will rejoin the Minnesota Wild for Sunday's matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets, per Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. |
| Feb 23, 2023 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill (illness) will not play Thursday in Columbus, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
| Jan 11, 2023 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill logged a goal, two blocked shots, and a hit in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers. |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill provided an assist in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks. |
| Dec 7, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill scored a goal and registered an assist in a 5-3 loss to Calgary on Wednesday. |
| Nov 23, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill failed to score on his lone shot, but registered a helper in the Minnesota Wild's 6-1 blowout win over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday. |
| Nov 11, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill recorded an assist in Friday's 1-0 win over the Seattle Kraken. |
| Nov 9, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill has no points in eight games this season. |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill (arm) is expected to play Saturday against the Boston Bruins, per Michael Russo of The Athletic. |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill (arm) might return to the lineup Saturday against the Boston Bruins. |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill (arm) has been cleared for contact, but there's still no timetable for his return, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill (arm) is expected to miss the first five to 10 games of the season, per Michael Russo of The Athletic. |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill (arm) is slated to participate in the first day of on-ice activities at the Minnesota Wild's training camp. |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill (arm) underwent offseason surgery and may not be available at the start of training camp, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
| May 19, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill suffered an apparent arm injury in Thursday's matchup between the United States and Great Britain, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
| May 12, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill recorded an assist in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues in Game 6. |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill (upper body) will be back in action versus Vancouver on Thursday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports. |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill (upper body) is not playing Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
| Apr 16, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill (upper body) will remain out of the lineup Sunday versus the San Jose Sharks, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
| Apr 16, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill (upper body) will not be an option against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Edmonton Oilers, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports. |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill (upper body) is unlikely to return Sunday versus the Los Angeles Kings, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill (upper body) won't travel with the Minnesota Wild as they begin a four-game road trip Saturday versus the Carolina Hurricanes, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports. |
| Mar 19, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill picked up two assists in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. |
| Feb 27, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill produced an assist and blocked four shots in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Calgary Flames. |
| Feb 12, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill notched an assist and three blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic. |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | The Wild placed Merrill in COVID-19 protocols Wednesday. |
| Jan 21, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill provided an assist in a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill secured a three-year, $3.6 million extension from Minnesota on Tuesday. |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill scored a goal in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres. |
| Dec 12, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill notched an assist and two hits in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill recorded an assist, two shots on net, two blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill notched an assist, two shots on net and two hits in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes. |
| Nov 26, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 7-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets. |
| Nov 11, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill logged an assist in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill notched two assists, three blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes. |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Jon Merrill | Merrill secured a one-year, $850,000 deal from Minnesota on Thursday. |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Montreal Canadiens | Jon Merrill | Merrill (undisclosed) will play in Wednesday's Game 2 versus the Vegas Golden Knights. |
| Jun 15, 2021 | Montreal Canadiens | Jon Merrill | Merrill (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Game 2 against the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports. |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Montreal Canadiens | Jon Merrill | Merrill (undisclosed) skated in a non-contact jersey Monday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports. |
| Jun 13, 2021 | Montreal Canadiens | Jon Merrill | Merrill (undisclosed) will travel with the team to Vegas for Games 1 and 2 starting Monday, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. |
| Jun 8, 2021 | Montreal Canadiens | Jon Merrill | Merrill (undisclosed) will be sidelined for approximately 10 more days, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports. |
| Jun 7, 2021 | Montreal Canadiens | Jon Merrill | Merrill (undisclosed) skated on his own Monday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports. |
| May 29, 2021 | Montreal Canadiens | Jon Merrill | Merrill is expected to miss one to two weeks with an undisclosed injury, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports. |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Montreal Canadiens | Jon Merrill | Merrill had two shots on net, three hits and one blocked shot over 11:32 of ice time in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers. |
| Apr 21, 2021 | Montreal Canadiens | Jon Merrill | Merrill has completed his mandatory quarantine and will make his Canadiens debut Wednesday versus the Edmonton Oilers, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports. |
| Apr 13, 2021 | Montreal Canadiens | Jon Merrill | Merrill is quarantining in an Edmonton hotel and will join the Montreal Canadiens when the team travels for a pair of road games against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday and Wednesday, John Lu of TSN.ca reports. |
| Apr 11, 2021 | TRADE ANALYSIS The Montreal Canadiens acquired Jon Merrill from the Detroit Red Wings for a 2021 fifth round pick and Hayden Verbeek |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Jon Merrill | Merrill produced an assist, two blocked shots, a pair of shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators. |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Jon Merrill | Merrill notched an assist, three blocked shots and a plus-4 rating in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. |
| Feb 28, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Jon Merrill | Merrill notched an assist, two blocked shots and two shots on goal in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Jon Merrill | Merrill had an assist in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Jon Merrill | Merrill will return to the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Tampa Bay. |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Jon Merrill | Merrill (COVID-19 protocols) was activated off non-roster injured reserve Wednesday. |
| Feb 2, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Jon Merrill | Merrill (COVID-19 protocol) will be available for Wednesday's road game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. |
| Jan 24, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Jon Merrill | Merrill (COVID-19 protocols) isn't expected to suit up in Sunday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks, NHL.com reports. |
| Jan 22, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Jon Merrill | Merrill (COVID-19 protocols) isn't expected to be available for Friday's clash with Chicago, NHL.com reports. |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Jon Merrill | Merrill was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list Thursday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports. |
| Jan 19, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Jon Merrill | Merrill registered an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
| Oct 9, 2020 | Detroit Red Wings | Signed D Jon Merrill to a one-year $925,000 contract. |
| Feb 21, 2018 | Vegas Golden Knights | Activated D Jon Merrill from injured reserve. |
| Jan 16, 2018 | Vegas Golden Knights | Signed D Jon Merrill to a two-year, $2.75 million contract extension. |
| Jan 5, 2018 | Vegas Golden Knights | Placed D Jon Merrill on IR. |
| Feb 14, 2017 | New Jersey Devils | Activated D Jon Merrill from injured reserve. |
| Feb 2, 2017 | New Jersey Devils | Placed D Jon Merrill on IR. |
| Nov 15, 2016 | New Jersey Devils | Activated D Jon Merrill from injured reserve. |
| Jul 1, 2016 | New Jersey Devils | Signed D Jon Merrill to a two-year, $2.275 million contract. |
| Feb 23, 2016 | New Jersey Devils | Activated D Jonathon Merrill from injured reserve. |
| Jan 19, 2016 | New Jersey Devils | Placed D Jonathon Merrill on IR. |
| Nov 7, 2014 | New Jersey Devils | Placed D Jonathon Merrill on IR. |
| Feb 19, 2014 | New Jersey Devils | Recalled D Jonathon Merrill from Albany (AHL). |
| Feb 9, 2014 | New Jersey Devils | Assigned D Jonathon Merrill to Albany (AHL). |
| Nov 25, 2013 | New Jersey Devils | Recalled D Jonathon Merrill from Albany (AHL). |
| Nov 3, 2013 | New Jersey Devils | Recalled D Jonathon Merrill from Albany (AHL). |
| Sep 25, 2013 | New Jersey Devils | Assigned D Jonathon Merrill to Albany (AHL). |
| Mar 27, 2013 | New Jersey Devils | Signed D Jonathon Merrill to a three-year, entry-level contract. |
2023-2024 Regular Season Stats
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GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-2006 | Little Caesars 14U AAA | T1EHL 14U | 25 | 3 | 30 | 33 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Little Caesars 16U AAA | T1EHL 16U | 25 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 30 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2007-2008 | Little Caesars 18U AAA | T1EHL 18U | 25 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 26 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | U.S. National U17 Team | NTDP | 24 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | USA U18 | WJC-18 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | U.S. National U18 Team | NTDP | 19 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | U.S. National U18 Team | NAHL | 26 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | USA U17 (all) | International-Jr | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2009-2010 | USNTDP Juniors | USHL | 22 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 12 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2009-2010 | U.S. National U18 Team | NTDP | 56 | 5 | 27 | 32 | 18 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2009-2010 | USA U18 | WJC-18 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2009-2010 | U.S. National U17 Team | NTDP | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Univ. of Michigan | NCAA | 42 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | USA U20 | WJC-20 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Univ. of Michigan | NCAA | 19 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | USA U20 | WJC-20 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Univ. of Michigan | NCAA | 21 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Albany Devils | AHL | 12 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Albany Devils | AHL | 15 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0 | Playoffs | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 52 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 841 | 46.81 | 52.43 | -5.73 | 53.86 | -2.15 | 0.07 | 0.50 | ||||||||
| 2014-2015 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 66 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 24 | 1,116 | 41.79 | 44.30 | -4.47 | 45.49 | -1.23 | 0.00 | 0.48 | ||||||||
| 2015-2016 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 47 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 28 | 703 | 37.50 | 48.67 | -0.85 | 45.37 | -0.35 | 0.09 | 0.34 | ||||||||
| 2016-2017 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 51 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 835 | 40.00 | 48.96 | 0.39 | 47.00 | 0.01 | 0.07 | 0.43 | ||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 34 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 523 | 58.82 | 54.11 | 5.57 | 50.29 | 0.51 | 0.11 | 0.23 | Playoffs | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2018-2019 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 57 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 53 | 924 | 56.72 | 57.56 | 1.85 | 59.33 | 4.75 | 0.13 | 0.91 | Playoffs | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2019-2020 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 49 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 32 | 784 | 52.60 | 55.00 | -0.20 | 52.60 | -1.60 | 0.15 | 0.46 | Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2020-2021 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 36 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 602 | 48.80 | 46.70 | 1.80 | 45.90 | -0.60 | 0.50 | |||||||||
| 2020-2021 | Montréal Canadiens | NHL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 180 | 7.10 | 44.30 | -7.60 | 50.70 | -2.90 | 1.67 | Playoffs | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2021-2022 | Minnesota Wild | NHL | 69 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 1,022 | 57.10 | 51.00 | -3.10 | 48.50 | -3.80 | 0.23 | 1.12 | Playoffs | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2021-2022 | USA | WC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2022-2023 | Minnesota Wild | NHL | 73 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 38 | 993 | 50.00 | 46.80 | -4.20 | 46.50 | -3.80 | 0.12 | 0.66 | Playoffs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023-2024 | Minnesota Wild | NHL | 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 3 Years $3,600,000 1.44% of cap space
| 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | |
| Clauses | ||||
| UFA Year | ||||
| Buy It Out | Buy It Out | |||
Contract History
Standard Contract | 2 Years $2,750,000 1.73% of cap space
Standard Contract | 2 Years $2,275,000 1.56% of cap space
Signing Team 
Signing Date April 30, 2013
Signing Date April 30, 2013
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,700,000 1.31% of cap space