Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins undergoes shoulder surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Elvis Merzlikins of the Columbus Blue Jackets is out indefinitely following shoulder surgery on August 17. The decision for surgery came after he experienced discomfort during offseason training. General manager Don Waddell stated Merzlikins will be reevaluated in a few weeks to determine a timeline for his return. Merzlikins, 32, has one year left on a five-year contract with a cap hit of $5.4 million. Jet Greaves is expected to take on a more prominent role as the team's goalie, having recently signed a three-year contract extension.
- •Elvis Merzlikins is out indefinitely after undergoing shoulder surgery.
- •Surgery was performed on August 17 due to offseason discomfort.
- •General manager Don Waddell will provide updates on his recovery in weeks.
- •Merzlikins has one year remaining on a five-year contract.
- •Jet Greaves is set to step up as the primary goaltender.
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins out indefinitely
"The Blue Jackets offseason continues to be chaotic. Now Columbus has lost one of their goaltenders to shoulder surgery, and he is out indefinitely.
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