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Elvis Merzlikins

Goaltender · Columbus Blue Jackets

2014 Draft, Rd 3 Pick 16 (#76) — Columbus Blue Jackets

Age 326'3"190 lbsCatches LeftRiga, LVA

Current Season

GP

30

W-L-OTL

14-11-3

GAA

3.40

SV%

.883

SO

1

GS

-

Last 5 Games

DateOppDecGASASV%
Apr 2@ CARL521.762
Mar 28vs SJSL336.917
Mar 21vs SEAW217.882
Mar 12@ FLAOTL221.905
Mar 10@ TBLW218.889

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$5.40M

Total Value

$27.00M

Expires

5 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then UFA

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Recent Stories

News
Jackets' Merzlikins Mess Traps Them in Mushy Middle

The Columbus Blue Jackets stare down a goaltending nightmare with Elvis Merzlikins' contract tying their hands at the worst possible time. They scramble for answers while stuck in the NHL's dreaded mediocre mushy middle, where contention feels forever out of reach. Front offices whisper that without a real escape plan, this roster risks another season of irrelevance and cap purgatory.

Columbus Blue Jackets
News
Chernyshov Beats Merzlikins Clean

Chernyshov picks the corner on Elvis Merzlikins in SJS@CBJ, a goal that showcases the young gun's NHL wheels against a Blue Jackets crease under siege. Merzlikins faces constant pressure from San Jose's forecheck, and this tally tilts the ice toward the Sharks. Both teams grind for points in a battle that could define their seasons.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Elvis Merzlikins's stats this season?
Elvis Merzlikins has a 14-11-3 record in 30 games this season with a 3.40 GAA and .883 save percentage, including 1 shutout.
What team does Elvis Merzlikins play for?
Elvis Merzlikins is a goaltender for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
What is Elvis Merzlikins's contract?
Elvis Merzlikins has a cap hit of $5.40M with 1 year remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Elvis Merzlikins drafted?
Elvis Merzlikins was drafted in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets in Round 3, Pick 16 (76 overall).
Where is Elvis Merzlikins from?
Elvis Merzlikins is 32 years old and was born in Riga, LVA.