Merzlikins named to Blue Jackets' all-time best goalies list

Elvis Merzlikins, who has played for the Blue Jackets since the 2019-20 season, has been named to the franchise's all-time best goalies list. He has recorded 108 wins in 274 starts, the second-best total in club history. The list is led by Sergei Bobrovsky with 213 wins. Despite recent speculation about his departure, Merzlikins is expected to start the upcoming season as the backup to Jet Greaves. Last season, he played 30 games, posting a 3.4 goals-against average and an 88.3% save percentage, helping the team to 14 wins.