Blue Jackets鈥� Elvis Merzlikins undergoes shoulder surgery, no timeline on return
The Columbus Blue Jackets will begin the 2026-27 season without their veteran goaltender. Elvis Merzlikins underwent surgery on Monday to repair an injured shoulder, the Blue Jackets announced on Thursday. There is no timetable set for his return. 鈥淓lvis informed us a few weeks ago that he was experiencing some discomfort in his shoulder during his off-season workouts,鈥� general manager Don Waddell said in a statement released by the team. 鈥淔ollowing an MRI, it was determined that surgery was the best course of action. He鈥檒l be evaluated again in a few weeks at which time we鈥檒l have a clearer idea...
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