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Elvis Merzlikins
| Position | Goaltender | Current Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Catches | Left | Current Contract | 5 years |
| Height | 6'3" | Expires | 2026-27 |
| Weight (lbs) | 184 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 33 |
| Age | 30 (Apr 13, 1994) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2014, Round 3, Overall 76 (CBJ) |
Transaction History Coming Soon
Status History Coming Soon
Standard Stats Coming Soon
Advanced Stats Coming Soon
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA)
| Season | Age* | Status | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 28 | UFA | $5,400,000 | $5,400,000 | - | - | $5,250,000 | $5,250,000 | $5,250,000 | |
| 2023-24 | 29 | UFA | $5,400,000 | $5,400,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | |
| 2024-25 | 30 | UFA | $5,400,000 | $5,400,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | |
| 2025-26 | 31 | UFA | $5,400,000 | $5,400,000 | - | - | $5,525,000 | $5,525,000 | $5,525,000 | |
| 2026-27 | 32 | UFA | $5,400,000 | $5,400,000 | - | - | $4,225,000 | $4,225,000 | $4,225,000 | |
| Total | - | - | $27,000,000 | $27,000,000 | $27,000,000 |
Signed: Sep 21, 2021
Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 6.55
Previous Contracts
Standard Contract (RFA)
| Season | Age* | Status | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 26 | RFA-arb | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | - | - | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |
| 2021-22 | 27 | UFA | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | - | - | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | |
| Total | - | - | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 |
Signed: Apr 23, 2020
Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 4.91
Standard Contract (RFA)
| Season | Age* | Status | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 25 | 10.2(c) | $874,125 | $874,125 | - | - | $874,125 | $874,125 | $874,125 | |
| Total | - | - | $874,125 | $874,125 | $874,125 |
Signed: May 15, 2019
Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA-arb
Cap %: 1.07
Entry Level Contract
| Season | Age* | Status | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 24 | ELC | $1,844,559 | $1,844,559 | - | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | |
| Total | - | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 |
Signed: Mar 20, 2019
Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
GM: -
Exp. Status: 10.2(c)
Note: This contract was signed after the start of the season resulting in the increased cap hit and AAV.