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Elvis Merzlikins News

The Blue Jackets have signed Elvis Merzlikins to a five-year, $27 million contract extension.

Merzlikins missed some time with injuries in 2021 but the Blue Jackets are committed to him as their No.1 option on Tuesday, signing him to a five-year deal. Merzlikins greatly outperformed Joonas Korpisalo last year, posting a .916 SV% in 28 appearances and has breakout potential for 2022.

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