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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 23
Oilers Land Elvis Merzlikins in Suggested Goaltender Swap With Blue Jackets
The Edmonton Oilers have gotten out to a decent start this season, and one of the most pleasant surprises has been the improved gameplay from goaltender Stuart Skinner.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22
Oilers Reportedly Scouting Blue Jackets Goaltender
The Edmonton Oilers appear to be keeping an eye on potential goaltending options, as a recent report suggested scouts were in attendance for the Columbus Blue Jackets’ game against the Colorado Avalanche.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / October 21
Merzlikins Shines in Blue Jackets’ 5-1 Win Over Stars
The Columbus Blue Jackets (3-3-0) beat the Dallas Stars (3-3-0) 5-1 at American Airlines Center on Tuesday night. Adam Fantilli, Boone Jenner, Denton Mateychuk, and Dimitri Voronkov scored for the Blue Jackets.
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NHL News / The Oil Rig / October 17
Oilers rumour roundup: Alex Tuch linked to Edmonton
The Edmonton Oilers are officially a few weeks into their season, which sees them with a record of 2–1–1. The team has already been active with the addition of forward Jack Roslovic last week.
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Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / October 12
Kirill Marchenko's Hatty, Elvis Merzlikins' Solid Play In Net Lead Jackets To First Win Of Season 
Kirill Marchenko scored three times for his fourth career NHL hat trick and Elvis Merzlikins made an outstanding 48 saves as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Minnesota Wild 7-4 on Saturday night in St.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 24
Blue Jackets Need to Have Short Leash With Merzlikins
The Columbus Blue Jackets certainly have a few question marks as they head into the 2025-26 season. The most glaring one is in the crease. Our Matthew
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Athlon Sports / September 14
Why Jet Greaves Is Ready To Replace Merzlikins as Blue Jackets’ No. 1 Goalie
Entering his fourth NHL season, 24-year-old netminder Jet Greaves is prepared to shoulder the goaltending load for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Though it’s a small sample, Greaves has impressed when called upon by the Jackets.
Columbus 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.
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.
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 / 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 / Daily Faceoff / January 9
Elvis Merzlikins needs to hit another level for the Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets continue to be one of the best stories of the season, as they currently hold down the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference with an 18-17-6 record after everyone had low expectations for the team in the wake of the tragic death of teammate Johnny Gaudreau.
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 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.
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.
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