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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
-
Career Stats
Contract
Cap Hit
$5.40M
Total Value
$27.00M
Expires
5 yrs · 2026-2027
Status
Then UFA
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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.
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.