Blue Jackets’ Merzlikins Will Bounce Back in 2023-24

It's no secret that Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins didn't have the best season in 2022-23. The 29-year-old Latvian appeared in 30 games and started in 27. He posted a 7-18-2 record with a 4.23 goals-against average (GAA) and a .876 s...

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Columbus Blue Jackets Should Look to Bring in Erik Portillo

Erik Portillo’s rights are currently held by the Buffalo Sabres and he has the option to become an unrestricted free agent this summer according to Jeff Marek on the 32 Thoughts Podcast. The Blue Jackets have a very strong goaltending prospect in Daniil Tara...

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Blue Jackets’ Joonas Korpisalo Showing He Still Belongs

Joonas Korpisalo, like the rest of the Columbus Blue Jackets’ goaltenders, had a bit of a rough start to the 2022-23 season. Since returning from his recent injury, however, he’s been playing at a much different level than we’ve seen from him in recent mem...

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Blue Jackets’ Daniil Tarasov Has Earned Bigger Opportunity

The Columbus Blue Jackets have kept their goaltending status quo this season with starter Elvis Merzlikins and backup Joonas Korpisalo behind him. Yet, for the second consecutive season, Daniil Tarasov has been more impressive than either of them. Of co...

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