Nick Merkley RW NYR Mon 3/21/22 4:08 PM
Nick Merkley
RW NYR
Merkley was traded from the Sharks to the Rangers in exchange for Anthony Bitetto on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
This swap of minor-leaguers lands the Rangers a 24-year-old center for a 31-year-old defenseman. Merkley's unlikely to contribute with the big club this season, but he'll shore up the organizational depth down the middle with AHL Hartford.
Nick Merkley RW NYR Fri 1/14/22 12:52 PM
Nick Merkley
RW NYR
The Sharks reassigned Merkley to AHL San Jose on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Merkley vacated the NHL roster Wednesday after playing two January games for the Sharks. The 24-year-old has appeared in nine NHL contests this season and has tallied three points while averaging 12:25 of ice time.
Nick Merkley RW NYR Wed 1/12/22 10:29 PM
Nick Merkley
RW NYR
Merkley was assigned to the taxi squad Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Merkley has three points, nine hits and seven shots on net in nine games this season. The 24-year-old will remain on hand as a depth forward while serving on the taxi squad.
Nick Merkley RW NYR Sat 1/8/22 5:18 PM
Nick Merkley
RW NYR
Merkley was recalled from the taxi squad for Saturday's tilt with the Flyers, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
EDGE Analysis
Merkley has three points through seven NHL games this season. He'll suit up with the Sharks for the first time since Nov. 13.
Nick Merkley RW NYR Sat 1/1/22 2:26 PM
Nick Merkley
RW NYR
Merkley was reassigned to San Jose's taxi squad Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Merkley will likely return to the active roster sooner rather than later. He's picked up three points through seven NHL appearances this season.
Nick Merkley RW NYR Wed 12/29/21 10:36 PM
Nick Merkley
RW NYR
Merkley was reassigned to the taxi squad Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Merkley could ultimately end up shuffling to and from the taxi squad frequently from now until the All-Star break. The 24-year-old has three points in seven games this season.
Nick Merkley RW NYR Tue 12/28/21 5:40 PM
Nick Merkley
RW NYR
Merkley is expected to be promoted to the Sharks' active roster and play in Tuesday night's game against Arizona, Sheng Peng of SanJoseHockeyNow.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Merkley is expected to skate on San Jose's third line and second power-play unit versus the Coyotes. The 24-year-old forward has picked up three points through seven top-level appearances this season.
Nick Merkley RW NYR Mon 12/27/21 3:50 PM
Nick Merkley
RW NYR
Merkley was recalled to the Sharks' taxi squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Merkley has logged seven games for San Jose this season in which he garnered one goal, two assists and seven hits while averaging 12:46 of ice time. The 24-year-old Calgary native will be hard-pressed to break into the lineup with any consistency, making him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests moving forward.
Nick Merkley RW NYR Fri 11/19/21 3:54 PM
Nick Merkley
RW NYR
Merkley was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Merkley went on a modest three-game point streak with the Sharks before going scoreless over his next three, so the team has decided to send him back to the Barracuda. He's chipped in five points in four games in the AHL thus far this year.
Nick Merkley RW NYR Sun 11/7/21 2:11 AM
Nick Merkley
RW NYR
Merkley logged an assist in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Merkley has notched a goal and two assists in four games since he entered the lineup. The 24-year-old saw 13:42 of ice time Saturday. Merkley's spot in the lineup is not guaranteed once Timo Meier and Kevin Labanc return from the league's COVID-19 protocols, but he's shown enough offense to at least retain a bottom-six job.