Observer: Honestly, the Blue Jackets looked safer with other goaltenders than with Merzlikin

Elvis Merzlikin | Photo: AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki

North American media “Unionandblue.com” reviewer Curtis Diem commented on the goaltender of the Columbus “Blue Jackets” team of the National Hockey League (NHL) Elvia Merzlikina performance in the past season.

“I think Elvis will be the first to say that his results in the last couple of seasons have not been good enough. It’s not that he doesn’t care. To be honest, I have a feeling that, on the contrary, he cares too much. This, of course, is the biggest part of the problem. The early conceded goal, the player in front of him or the late hit on the glove – all this annoyed him and cost the team lost goals,” the observer recalls.

“The Blue Jackets knew what they were getting when they extended his contract. The outspoken goalkeeper always reminded everyone that he is not here to be a backup. But since his contract extension, he has looked weaker than almost every goalkeeper who has played for the team. And to be honest, “Blue Jackets” looked safer with other goalkeepers than with Merzlikin, which is not good,” the journalist expressed his opinion.

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