Blue Jackets G Elvis Merzlikins Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
Team officials said Merzlikins’ shoulder surgery was successful, but the Blue Jackets will rely more on Jet Greaves while he recovers.
- On Monday, August 17, Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins underwent successful shoulder surgery, leaving the veteran sidelined for an undetermined amount of time.
- Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell confirmed the procedure followed an MRI revealing shoulder damage after Merzlikins reported discomfort during offseason workouts several weeks ago.
- Merzlikins, 32, enters the final year of a five-year, $27 million contract after losing the starting role last season to Jet Greaves, who signed a three-year, $15 million extension.
- Veteran goaltender Pheonix Copley, signed to a one-year, $850,000 contract, provides depth behind Greaves, who is expected to carry the workload in the upcoming season.
- Management will re-evaluate Merzlikins in a few weeks, while the club navigates salary cap constraints to sign top center Adam Fantilli before training camp opens September 16 at Nationwide Arena.
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Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins has shoulder surgery — and there's no timetable for his return
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins underwent successful shoulder surgery Monday, but the team has not established a timeline for his return to the ice.
Columbus Blue Jackets' goaltender, Elvis Merzlikins, underwent surgery to treat a shoulder injury, announced Thursday the president of hockey operations and executive director of the club, Don Waddell.
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. General manager Don Waddell said an MRI confirmed the need for surgery. The team has not announced a timetable for Merzlikins’ return, and the late-summer procedure could jeopardize his availability for the start of training camp on September 16 or the regular season opener on…
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