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Maine Recruits: When Ashes Fall, Legends Rise

Riley Mercer(Drummondville(QMJHL)), 3/31/04, G, NZ 4.0, 6’2″, 200 lbs, great butterfly, long to cover top even in butterfly, tracks pucks, technically sound, fast paddles, up and down quick, flash, gets pads out quick, good rebound control

Quick pad save: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1193879088267167&wtsid=rdr_0erjOxVt1PLhyZLcd
Diving glove robbery: https://youtu.be/PSQg8q7KXd0?si=llAiJ_PVm-9-79M6
Game footage, composed: https://youtu.be/cx1esuxdV6o?si=atvowCzwNFMqPeyI
Recovery, push off stretch glove save: https://www.tiktok.com/@atlanticsporthighlights/video/7368554315780214021
I'd be surprised if Riley Mercer went NCAA. Word was he had gotten close to signing with an NHL team a few weeks ago, might still be in the works but waiting for season to end.
 
Thanks for the info. What level would he enter the pros at?
If he recovers from his injury after Drummondville is out of the playoffs but before whichever team he signs with's AHL team is done, then could be an ATO, with the NHL contract beginning 25-26. Will likely end up in the AHL at first like most young goalies. The injury looked pretty tough, though. He's ruled out for at least the rest of round 1, but would not be shocked if he ends up not playing until the fall.
 
William Whitelaw is back in the transfer portal after spending this season at Michigan. Looking at the line charts he finished as the 4th line right wing. Finished 2nd on the team in +/- and had a relatively high CHIP which was 7th best despite 11th in time on ice. Not sure where he’s headed but it seems like he was underutilized at Michigan.
 
Michigan loses the only goalie that could return, Cameron Korpi. He was a freshman so he has 3 years eligibility left. Would make a great pick up for a team. He is a NZ 4.0 rated recruit.

Michigan also lost Christian Humphrey half way through the year as he went to play for Kitchener(OHL). He put up over a point per game there. He is playing top line center for Kitchener. He would make a nice addition to this Maine team. He is a NZ 4.0.
 
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