Merzlikins, 31, spent the last six seasons in Columbus as a consistent starter in net for the Blue Jackets. He has played over 240 games with Columbus and won 94 of them with a 90% save rate and ...

The Edmonton Oilers are linked to trading for a star $27 million goalie to bolster the position and form a nice tandem.

Merzlikins, 31, has played for Latvia in six men’s world championships. Between 2016-2024, compiling a 2.79 goals-against average, .907 save percentage and three shutouts in 31 appearances.

Cole Sillinger's OT winner, Fantilli's goal in 100th NHL game and Merzlikins' goaltending gem lead Blue Jackets to victoiry in Vegas: takeaways ...