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Columbus Blue Jackets signed Elvis Merzlikins (2 Years / $4,000,000 AAV)

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Apr. 23, 2020 at 4:54 p.m.
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Elvis Merzlikins has signed a new contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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SIGNED BY: Jarmo Kekalainen
Length: 2 years
Value: $8,000,000
Expiry Status: UFA
Cap % Tooltip: 4.91
Signing Team: Logo of the Columbus Blue JacketsColumbus Blue Jackets
Signing Date: Apr. 23, 2020
Source: @Aportzline

Elvis Merzlikins signed a 2 year, $8,000,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Apr. 23, 2020. The contract has a cap hit of $4,000,000.

SEASONClauseCap HitTooltipAAV TooltipP. BonusesTooltipS. BonusesTooltipBase SalaryTooltipTotal SalaryTooltipMinors SalTooltip
2020-21$4,000,000$4,000,000$0$0$3,000,000$3,000,000$3,000,000
2021-22$4,000,000$4,000,000$0$0$5,000,000$5,000,000$5,000,000
TOTAL$8,000,000$8,000,000$0$0$8,000,000$8,000,000$8,000,000
Apr. 23, 2020 at 4:58 p.m.
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I'm sure it will be fine and all, but this seems like a lot for a goalie with only 33 games played no? I know he was quite good but I compare this to the Kuemper contract and he was putting up good to great numbers for awhile before getting his deal.
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Apr. 23, 2020 at 4:59 p.m.
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thats a lot for an inexperienced goalie. reminds me of koskinen, although i think merzlikins will turn out much better
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Apr. 23, 2020 at 5:01 p.m.
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Bow down to the king.
Apr. 23, 2020 at 5:12 p.m.
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I like Merzlikins, I thought this would come in around 2-2.5 mil tho. Seems a bit high for what could just be a fluke streak for all we know. Although I think the talent and drive is there. This could make resigning Dubois a bit tougher. I don't like that he is making 1.2 mil more than Korpi.
Apr. 23, 2020 at 5:16 p.m.
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I think it should have been a 1 year deal but this is good still to be honest
Apr. 23, 2020 at 5:23 p.m.
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Clearly CBJ thinks that Elvis is the new franchise starter. I would've preferred that they went long-term if they agreed on $4M as the base AAV, though. Still not a bad contract, however. It does buy out 1 UFA year, which does explain the somewhat elevated price tag for a 1st year RFA.
Apr. 23, 2020 at 5:29 p.m.
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Only 2 years? I thought they would do a 3 year contract...
Apr. 23, 2020 at 5:33 p.m.
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Almost the same as Binnington’s $4.4 for 2 years. Binnington took his team from last place to Stanley cup champion. So yeah idk do what you want with that info.
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Apr. 23, 2020 at 5:38 p.m.
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Both CBJ goalies are UFA in the same summer... GL
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Apr. 23, 2020 at 6:40 p.m.
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Korpisalo deserves more then him smh
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Apr. 23, 2020 at 6:41 p.m.
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Both CBJ goalies are UFA in the same summer... GL


They’ll probably move on from one by then, and judging by who got paid more, I’d say Elvis is gonna be the guy going forward. They’ve also got Tarasov overseas, so they’re deep at goalie, so maybe they trade Korpi to a team like Detroit that doesn’t have any notable goalie prospects...
Apr. 23, 2020 at 7:14 p.m.
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Korpisalo deserves more then him smh


No, he didn't.
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Apr. 23, 2020 at 7:24 p.m.
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and people think these two goalies split time tears of joy

They paid a lot to keep Korpi as a back up.
Evlis meanwhile is cashing in.
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Apr. 23, 2020 at 7:36 p.m.
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Quoting: BroadwayBlueshirts
They’ll probably move on from one by then, and judging by who got paid more, I’d say Elvis is gonna be the guy going forward. They’ve also got Tarasov overseas, so they’re deep at goalie, so maybe they trade Korpi to a team like Detroit that doesn’t have any notable goalie prospects...


Kivlenicks has played well, Veini is supposed to be good as well. CBJ can afford to move on from one of these in two years time when one of them asserts themselves for the starting role.
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Apr. 23, 2020 at 8:28 p.m.
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What does this mean for Jerry's contract? Same money?
Apr. 23, 2020 at 9:15 p.m.
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Is this a forward-looking contract to try & keep SEA away from their goalies?
Maybe they are banking on a good 1A-1B advantage post-expansion when compared with some of their nearest competitors?
Apr. 23, 2020 at 10:11 p.m.
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This means Matt Murray isn’t due for much of a raise, right? (Cries in Yinzer)
Apr. 24, 2020 at 7:33 a.m.
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I know he was great this season, albeit in limited action, but how did he exercise such leverage? He was a pending RFA and I don't think he had arbitration rights(?).How'd he get the extra year? If Jarmo is that confident, why not lock him up long term? I really don't see the logic here and I consider Jarmo one of the top GM's in the game.

Binnington was about the same age and was simply incredible last season. He got a similar contract. I don't see a whole lot of upside w/ this Elvis deal. If he doesn't grab the #1 job and run with it, it'll be a massive screw-up. I don't love the risk/reward here.
Apr. 24, 2020 at 11:33 a.m.
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I think people's opinions on Goalie contracts has become fascinating. This seems like a fair bridge deal to me. Yet, a majority of people think it bad?
What exactly is a good goalie contract expectation - outside of an ELC or one of those backup goalie in their 30s' putting a career year (as every goalie seems to do at some point in their career).
I don't think Elvis is a backup, so I don't think people who expected 2M per, are being realistic
Apr. 24, 2020 at 9:04 p.m.
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I think people's opinions on Goalie contracts has become fascinating. This seems like a fair bridge deal to me. Yet, a majority of people think it bad?
What exactly is a good goalie contract expectation - outside of an ELC or one of those backup goalie in their 30s' putting a career year (as every goalie seems to do at some point in their career).
I don't think Elvis is a backup, so I don't think people who expected 2M per, are being realistic


I think because he has only 33 games of experience. 4mil for what is essentially an unproven netminder is a bit rough. I get your point though, looking at comments for multiple contracts around the league and nearly all of them garner unrealistic numbers from people here. Take Price and Karlsson for instance, they were both going to get top dollar, if not more from another team. Might be the same deal for Elvis as he does project to be a 1A starter in the league. It’s what it is, you just don’t usually see it for a player with such little experience.
 
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