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On YouTubeColumbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 22
3 best trade destinations for Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins
After missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again, it’s time for the Columbus Blue Jackets to make a move involving a player who has previously requested a trade out of town: goaltender Elvis Merzlikins.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 4
Why Blue Jackets must trade Elvis Merzlikins in 2025 offseason
For a time this season, it seemed as though Elvis Merzlikins and the Columbus Blue Jackets were destined to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2020 in the NHL’s “bubble” format in Toronto amidst the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 30
Columbus Blue Jackets’ 2024-25 Player Grades: Goaltenders
The Columbus Blue Jackets gave up 267 goals in the regular season, the eighth-worst total in the NHL. While this points to defensive lapses, goaltending was also a major issue at times.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / April 11
Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins, Jake Christiansen unavailable Saturday vs. Capitals
Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason announced that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins and defenseman Jake Christiansen will not be available for Saturday’s game against the Washington Capitals.
Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals
Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 10
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Merzlikins, Monahan, Monsters & More
We are down to the final five games of the regular season for the Columbus Blue Jackets. As of this writing, Thursday afternoon, they are mathematically alive for a playoff spot.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / March 14
Blue Jackets’ Merzlikins unavailable due to ‘personal reasons’
The Columbus Blue Jackets are making temporary changes in the crease. On Friday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reported that the Blue Jackets had recalled
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 28
Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins Growing as Leader in Locker Room
The Columbus Blue Jackets remain in the thick of the playoff race in the Eastern Conference as the calendar is about ready to flip to February. Several individual performances are worth noting as to why the team is in the hunt.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Hockey Patrol / January 22
Blue Jackets goalie leaves morning skate in distress ahead of Maple Leafs matchup
The Columbus Blue Jackets might be in a bit of trouble against the Maple Leafs after starter Elvis Merzlikins left practice after suffering an apparent injury.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Larry Brown Sports / November 29
Watch: Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins throws punches during fight
Friday’s Columbus Blue Jackets-Calgary Flames game featured lots of craziness, including a goalie getting into a fight.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / October 30
Elvis Merzlikins, Blue Jackets shut out struggling Islanders
Elvis Merzlikins made 28 saves for the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 2-0 win against the visiting New York Islanders on Wednesday night. Merzlikins earned the opportunity to start consecutive games for the first time this season after making 31 stops in a 6-1 win against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20, 2024
Blue Jackets not expected to move veteran goaltender
GM Don Waddell may still have other moves up his sleeve in the coming days, but moving on from goaltender Elvis Merzļikins won’t be one of them.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 29, 2024
Best Elvis Merzlikins trade destinations if Blue Jackets move on ahead of deadline
At the NHL Trade Deadline, there is a lot of speculation and rumor around who could move where. It’s uncommon for fans to receive official confirmation that a player wants out.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / January 21, 2024
Elvis Merzlikins in the Spotlight as the Drama Continues
About a week ago, I wrote an article talking about some recent interviews involving goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, stating that he and the Columbus Blue Jackets have agreed to “find a new scenario.” These statements came after the netminder had either been a healthy scratch or confined to the bench for six games in a row.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / January 17, 2024
No Interest in the NHL for Elvis Merzlikins, Per Report
Pierre LeBrun noted on Tuesday’s Insider Trading report that there are literally no takers for Columbus Blue Jackets’ goalie Elvis Merzlikins right now.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 17, 2024
Devils Acquiring Elvis Merzlikins Would Come With Risks
Despite Nico Daws‘ recent strong play, the New Jersey Devils still need to look for another goalie to pair with him. There are a number of names out there, and they all come with a different price and risk.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 16, 2024
Oilers Should Avoid Elvis Merzlikins Trade With Blue Jackets
The Edmonton Oilers came into their 2023-24 campaign with high hopes and a goal of winning the Stanley Cup. That goal was magnified when both Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl mentioned that this season could be a “Cup or bust” campaign for them.
NHL News / New Jersey Hockey Now / January 16, 2024
Does an Elvis Merzlikins Trade Make Sense for the Devils?
The writing was on the wall for Elvis Merzlikins and the Columbus Blue Jackets. On Monday, following a 4-3 shootout victory in which Merzlikins earned the win, the Latvian goaltender clarified he has asked to be traded.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 16, 2024
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Merzlikins, Canucks Recap & More
Welcome back to another week of Blue Jackets News and Rumors. There is so much going on that it managed to make a win against the NHL’s top team a secondary story.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15, 2024
Blue Jackets goaltender requests trade
Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzļikins told the media after Monday’s game that he has requested a trade away from the team.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / December 29, 2023
Columbus Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins leaves game vs. Maple Leafs early due to illness
The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins is questionable to return to Friday night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs due to an illness.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 14, 2023
Blue Jackets activate veteran goaltender
The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that netminder Elvis Merzļikins has been activated off of injured reserve.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 6, 2023
Blue Jackets place veteran on IR amid flurry of roster moves
The Blue Jackets have made a series of roster moves ahead of Thursday's game against the Islanders.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 4, 2023
Oilers Players Said to be In Favor Of Adding Merzlikins
Bob Stauffer and Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli spoke about the goaltending situation in Edmonton on Stauffer’s Oilers Now show. Specifically speaking about the prospect of adding Elvis Merzlikins in a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Stauffer dropped an interesting nugget, saying the players would be in favor of bringing the netminder in.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 29, 2023
Oilers Scout Canadiens v. Blue Jackets: Merzlikins & Montembeault
Recent reports from Eric Engels of Sportsnet and Mark Spector highlight the active scouting presence of the Edmonton Oilers at the Montreal Canadiens vs.
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