Who long is Elvis Merzlikins out? Blues Jackets goalie has shoulder surgery

TRENDINGNFL news, live updatesHarden's new deal with CavsBig money for OU's VenablesMiles exits with injuryFantasy Football Draft KitStory byStory byWho long is Elvis Merzlikins out? Blues Jackets goalie has shoulder surgeryBrian Hedger, Columbus DispatchThu, August 20, 2026 at 6:57 PM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesBREAKING NEWS: Elvis Merzlikins Has Shoulder SurgeryThe Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that goalie Elvis Merzlikins has undergone shoulder surgery on Monday.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsEx-Canadiens Star Patrik Laine Sends Message on Next Destination Amid Free AgencyPatrik Laine, formerly of the Montreal Canadiens, is still in search of a new home ahead of the 2026-27 regular season.He played in just 5 games last year after suffering a core muscle injury against the Nashville Predators on Oct. 16, 2025. Laine played 12:10 against Nashville and was not seen again for the rest […] The post Ex-Canadiens Star Patrik Laine Sends Message on Next Destination Amid Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY43 Days Until Opening Night: The History Of Jersey #43The Columbus Blue Jackets have 43 days until opening night at Nationwide Arena. Today, we look at the history of jersey #43.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsAdvertisementAdvertisement42 Days Until Opening Night: The History Of Jersey #42The Columbus Blue Jackets have 42 days until opening night at Nationwide Arena. Today, we look at the history of jersey #42.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsCanucks $25 million Star Faces Possible Injury SetbackThe Vancouver Canucks may see a silver lining as a key player potentially has an injury setback ahead of the upcoming season. The post Canucks $25 million Star Faces Possible Injury Setback appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYPensBurgh Top 25 Under 25: No. 8 Joel BlomqvistPensBurgh’s 2026 edition of the Top 25 Under 25 countdown rolls on with a look at goaltender Joel Blomqvist. Catch up on the previous entries for this year: Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: Graduates and Departed players in 2025Top 25 Under 25: The best of the rest#25: Chase Pietila, D#24: Ryan Miller, F#23: Finn Harding, D#22: […]SB NationSabres Insider Reveals The Goaltender They Could TradeIt’s going to be interesting to watch whether or not the Buffalo Sabres will be able to repeat their tremendous success they enjoyed over the final two-thirds of the 2025-26 NHL season that saw them return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2011, while also winning their division for the first […] The post Sabres Insider Reveals The Goaltender They Could Trade appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRed Wings Sitting On NHL's Highest Salary Cap CushionAs of mid-August, the Detroit Red Wings have the most available salary cap space in the NHL, with just under $20 million in room.The Hockey News - Detroit Red WingsSharks Will Need More From Yaroslav Askarov to Realize Playoff HopesWhen he's on top of his game, San Jose Sharks netminder Yaroslav Askarov shows hints of becoming one of the NHL's elite goaltenders. Unfortunately for the Sharks though, that's often not the reality, as he's been plagued by inconsistency at the NHL level.The Hockey News - San Jose SharksOver/unders for Sidney Crosby and the Penguins’ core players in 2026-27Another round of over/under for the 2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins, looking at their top players for this season.SB NationDan Unfiltered: Enough with Trade & Contract NonsenseThe NHL is teetering on the brink of a new era, and it is not necessarily good in every way. […] The post Dan Unfiltered: Enough with Trade & Contract Nonsense appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowPenguins Should Benefit Big Time From This Smart MoveThis deal has the potential to benefit the Penguins.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsDucks haven’t re-signed Gauthier as training camp looms for star forwardThe Anaheim Ducks have limited cap space to retain star forward Cutter Gauthier. According to Puck Pedia, that number comes out to $9,073,395 for what can be spent.The Ducks will need to get creative with player movement if they’re to retain the 22-year-old forward. He scored a team-high 69 points in 76 games last season. […] The post Ducks haven’t re-signed Gauthier as training camp looms for star forward appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYDan’s Daily: Bargain UFAs; Reducing Ovi; Penguins TradeThe Dan vacation jinx has worked again. The Pittsburgh Penguins swung a trade Wednesday, though it will have no impact […] The post Dan’s Daily: Bargain UFAs; Reducing Ovi; Penguins Trade appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowTop Penguins Insider Reveals Sidney Crosby’s Future PlansIt’s not going to be long before one of the best eras in the history of the Pittsburgh Penguins comes to an inevitable close, given the fact that both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are in their late 30s and will have to eventually hang up the skates at some point.In the meantime, both players […] The post Top Penguins Insider Reveals Sidney Crosby’s Future Plans appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRumor: Things are about to get very ugly with Cutter GauthierHe already bailed on the Flyers... are the Ducks next?HockeyFeedSidney Crosby's Agent Sends Clear Message on Penguins Captain's FutureNHL agent Pat Brisson shared a new update on the future of Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby.Athlon SportsFour Things The Florida Panthers Need To Get Back To The Stanley Cup PlayoffsInjuries alone don't explain the Florida Panthers' implosion last season. How can they rebound for another run at the Stanley Cup in 2026-27?The Hockey NewsRangers New Forward Is A Prime Bounce-Back CandidateOliver Bjorkstrand has the potential to have a bounce-back year for the Rangers this off-season.The Hockey News - New York RangersRed Wings make trade with Predators for 6-foot-8 Notre Dame standoutDetroit Red Wings trade adds a Michigander in Sutter Muzzatti from Nashville Predators in exchange for future considerations. He's 6-8 from Okemos.Detroit Free Press