Mermis is a veteran defenseman that is 30 years old. He does not have a ton of NHL experience, but last season was by far his most significant of his career. He got into 47 games with the Wild, and while he averaged just over 14 minutes a night, he scored 3 goals and had 8 points.
The veteran blueliner will likely spend much, of not all, of next season with the Toronto Marlies. However, he showed this season that he can be a capable bottom pair defenseman if needed.
