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Merzlikins
GAge : 32Catches : L
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Elvis Merzlikins (Toronto Maple Leafs) stats, profile and latest news: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats and headlines.
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 86 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : April 12, 1994 · Riga, Latvia
Drafted : 2014 · CBJ · round 3, pick #76
Contract : $5,400,000 · 2022-23 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFAM-NTC (CapWages)
| YearAnnée | TeamÉquipe | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 30 | 14 | 11 | 3.40 | .883 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 53 | 26 | 21 | 3.18 | .892 | 1 |
| 2023-24 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 41 | 13 | 17 | 3.45 | .897 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 30 | 7 | 18 | 4.23 | .876 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 59 | 27 | 23 | 3.22 | .907 | 2 |
| 2020-21 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 28 | 8 | 12 | 2.77 | .916 | 2 |
| 2019-20 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 33 | 13 | 9 | 2.35 | .923 | 5 |
| NHL totals | 274 | 108 | 111 | 3.22 | .900 | 12 | |
| YearAnnée | TeamÉquipe | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.96 | .946 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.96 | .946 | 0 | |
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
WAR
-0.6
wins above replacement
76 of 98
PAL Rating
36/ 100
Performance · Below average
46 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
32/ 100
Poor return
5.40 M$ · expected PAL 50
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CBJ | -0.6 | 36 | 32 | 5.40 M$ |
| 2024-25 | CBJ | -0.4 | 27 | 13 | 5.40 M$ |
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 1.2 | 51 | 49 | 5.40 M$ |
| 2022-23 | CBJ | -4.0 | 1 | 4 | 5.40 M$ |
-0.6
wins above replacement
-3.1 to 2.5 — 90% interval
76 of 98 goalies
-2.9 goals above replacement
Full leaderboard →In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CBJ | 30 | -0.6 | -3.1 to 2.5 | 76/98 |
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 52 | -0.4 | -3.2 to 2.7 | 72/99 |
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 41 | 1.2 | -0.5 to 3.3 | 37/98 |
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 30 | -4.0 | -6.8 to -2.1 | 106/107 |
2025-26 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
RumorEdmonton Oilers
Connor Hellebuyck is believed to favour staying in the United States, even as the Edmonton Oilers confront early goaltending issues. Here’s why a trade remains a long shot.
· Sportsnet
RumorMontreal Canadiens
A new look at all seven Canadian NHL teams highlights Anthony Stolarz, Sam Montembeault, Connor Hellebuyck and Elias Pettersson as prime trade candidates.
· The Hockey News
TradeToronto Maple Leafs
Kirill Marchenko will suit up for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the season opener against the Montreal Canadiens, just days after a blockbuster trade from Columbus.
· Sportsnet
AnalysisToronto Maple Leafs
The Kirill Marchenko–Matthew Knies trade reshapes the Blue Jackets’ short‑term outlook, overhauls the Maple Leafs’ attack and closes a major door for the Montreal Canadiens.
· La Presse
NHL.com ↗ · Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
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