| Born: | May 23, 1997 | Draft: | 2015 Coyotes, 30th Overall |
| Hometown: | Calgary, AB, CAN | Position: | Right Wing/Centre |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Right | |
| National Team: | Canada | Current Team: | Dinamo Minsk (KHL) |
Nicholas Merkley (born May 23, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He is currently playing with Dinamo Minsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Merkley was rated as a top prospect who was widely projected to be a first round selection in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. In the said Draft, he was selected 30th overall by the Arizona Coyotes, the final pick of the opening round. He played in one game with the Coyotes before being traded to the New Jersey Devils in 2019.
Nick Merkley Statistics
Trade Tracker
| Date | Traded From | Traded With | Traded To | Traded For |
| Dec. 16, 2019 |  | 2020 1st RD Pick Conditional 2021 3rd RD Pick Nate Schnarr |  | Taylor Hall Blake Speers |
| July 26, 2021 | |  | Christian Jaros | |
| March 21, 2022 | |  | Anthony Bitetto |
Deeper Dive
- Devils News & Rumors: Merkley, 2021 WJC & More
- Prospects News & Rumors: Fleming, Merkley, Sodergran & More
- Was Devils’ Return for Taylor Hall Enough?
Achievements
- 2011-12 AMBHL Most Valuable Player
- 2012-13 AMHL Second All-Star Team
- 2013-14 U17 WHC Silver Medal
- 2013-14 WHL Rookie of the Year (Jim Piggott Trophy)
- 2014-15 CHL Memorial Cup All-Star Team
- 2014-15 CHL Top Prospects Game
- 2014-15 Hlinka Memorial Gold Medal
- 2014-15 WHL (West) Second All-Star Team
- 2014-15 WHL Champion
- 2017-18 AHL All-Star Game