Columbus Blue Jackets keep Elvis Merzlikins on their reserve list

National Hockey League

Since the National League A does not have a transfer agreement with the NHL, the Columbus Blue Jackets have decided to put Elvis Merzlikins on their reserve list and retain his rights indefinitely.

: Source: Columbus Blue Jackets; 31 May 2016 • 19:02; 31 May 2016 • 19:02

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Merzlikins, who was drafted No. 76 overall in 2014 by the Blue Jackets, appeared in 46 games with HC Lugano this season and finished with a 92.2 save percentage, a number that increased to 93.7 in 15 playoff games. (abu)

With no mechanism to sign him before the June 1, 2016 deadline, #CBJ keep Merzlikins on their reserve list & retain his rights indefinitely. — Rob Mixer (@RobMixer) May 31, 2016