Blue Jackets' Merzlikins Out After Surgery
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Fri, 21 August 2026
8 reports- iheart.com14:38first to report
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins is out indefinitely after shoulder surgery. The 32-year-old was injured during offseason workouts. He will be reevaluated in a few weeks. The team signed Pheonix Copley as a backup option. Training camp starts September 16.
- iheart.com14:38
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins is out indefinitely after shoulder surgery. The 32-year-old was injured during offseason workouts. He will be reevaluated in a few weeks. The team signed Pheonix Copley as a backup option. Training camp starts September 16.
- iheart.com14:38
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins is out indefinitely after shoulder surgery. The 32-year-old was injured during offseason workouts. He will be reevaluated in a few weeks. The team signed Pheonix Copley as a backup option. Training camp starts September 16.
- iheart.com14:38
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins is out indefinitely after shoulder surgery. The 32-year-old was injured during offseason workouts. He will be reevaluated in a few weeks. The team signed Pheonix Copley as a backup option. Training camp starts September 16.
- iheart.com14:38
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins is out indefinitely after shoulder surgery. The 32-year-old was injured during offseason workouts. He will be reevaluated in a few weeks. The team signed Pheonix Copley as a backup option. Training camp starts September 16.
- iheart.com14:38
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins is out indefinitely after shoulder surgery. The 32-year-old was injured during offseason workouts. He will be reevaluated in a few weeks. The team signed Pheonix Copley as a backup option. Training camp starts September 16.
- iheart.com14:38
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins is out indefinitely after shoulder surgery. The 32-year-old was injured during offseason workouts. He will be reevaluated in a few weeks. The team signed Pheonix Copley as a backup option. Training camp starts September 16.
- iheart.com14:38
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins is out indefinitely after shoulder surgery. The 32-year-old was injured during offseason workouts. He will be reevaluated in a few weeks. The team signed Pheonix Copley as a backup option. Training camp starts September 16.