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The Toronto Maple Leafs added another goaltender to their organization as part of a larger trade on Monday, and this morning, general manager John Chayka provided an update on his injury status.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / September 29

Maple Leafs New Goalie Helps the Team Before He Even Plays

Sometimes a hockey trade makes sense because of the player coming in; sometimes it makes sense because of what that player lets a team do. Elvis Merzlikins is unlikely to help the Toronto Maple Leafs much on the ice anytime soon.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / September 29

What to expect from new Maple Leafs Kirill Marchenko, Elvis Merzlikins, and Miles Wood

The polite thing to do would have been to pull off a blockbuster trade in the middle of August so we could have a month to over analyze everything about each of these new Toronto Maple Leafs and opine over what the Leafs were giving up with Matthew Knies, and to a lesser extent Steven Lorentz and Emil Andrae.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Maple Leafs acquire Kirill Marchenko in blockbuster six-player trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets have swung a major blockbuster trade on the eve of the 2026-27 regular season. Now complete, the deal

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pension Plan Puppets / September 28

Marchenko - Knies trade details

Some helpful analysis here: TOR/CBJ trade talk: Why would Merzlikins be part of the deal? Toronto is already going to operate in LTIR due to Domi. Adding Merzlikins provides 0 cap benefit, but does not provide any negative cap impact.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Blue Jackets’ Merzlikins to miss start of 2026-27 after failing physical

As expected, one of the masked men in Ohio is going to be out for the foreseeable future. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell revealed that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins failed his preseason physical, meaning he will miss the start of the 2026-27 regular season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / September 2

Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, Elvis Merzlikins' injury makes his departure all but certain

With plenty of questions already surrounding the backup goalie situation in Columbus, Elvis Merzlikins' injury answers some, but raises even more. After experiencing discomfort during offseason training, Merzlikins underwent shoulder surgery, with no timetable for his return expected for at least a couple of weeks.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Blue Jackets GM Shares Major Injury Update Before 2027 NHL Season

The Columbus Blue Jackets are less than a month away from opening training camp, and one of the biggest questions surrounding the team now centers on the health of veteran goaltender Elvis Merzlikins.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / August 20

Blue Jackets Goalie Situation Just Got a Lot More Complicated

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Thursday that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins underwent shoulder surgery earlier this week, leaving him without a timeline for return.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / August 20

Blue Jackets G Elvis Merzlikins undergoes shoulder surgery

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins is sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery earlier this week to repair an injured shoulder, the team announced Thursday.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 20

Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins Out Indefinitely After Shoulder Surgery

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins underwent surgery to repair a shoulder injury after experiencing discomfort during offseason workouts.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / August 20

Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins undergoes shoulder surgery, no timeline for return

Some unwanted offseason news in Ohio’s capital. On Thursday, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell revealed that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins underwent successful shoulder surgery on Monday.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Blue Jackets Goalie Elvis Merzlikins Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, No Timetable for Return

With just under one month before the start of Training Camp, the Columbus Blue Jackets are already dealing with major injuries. This latest one required surgery to repair.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29

Insider Says Merzlikins Won’t Be Back with Blue Jackets, Linked to Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are emerging as a likely trade destination for Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins this offseason. The 32-year-old Latvian netminder spent the first seven years of his NHL career in Columbus after being drafted in the third round in 2014, but has fallen out of favor after a rough few seasons.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

3 Reasons the Blue Jackets Need to Prioritize Trading Merzlikins

The offseason has been underway for the Columbus Blue Jackets for a while now. They got some good news in the form of a Norris Trophy win for Zach Werenski, and former Blue Jacket Eric Robinson hoisted the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 23

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Jenner, Johnson, Merzlikins & More

The offseason might be over a month old, but it continues to be a busy one for the Columbus Blue Jackets. With it being Memorial Day weekend in the United States, it marks an important time on the hockey calendar.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

Blue Jackets Messy Merzlikins Contract Complicates Their Goaltending

This past season for the Columbus Blue Jackets was not a season that they are too proud of, or at least by the way they finished it. This now leaves them in an uncharacteristic spot when looking ahead to a potentially franchise-defining offseason with the amonnt of talent that could walk away.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / February 17

Latvia’s Elvis Merzlikins to start qualification game against Sweden

Latvia will go back to Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins in the team’s do-or-die game against Sweden later on Tuesday evening in Italy.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / February 3

Elvis Merzlikins, Blue Jackets blank Devils for 6th win in row

Elvis Merzlikins made 24 saves for his first shutout of the season and Mathieu Olivier scored two goals in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday in Newark, N.J.