Welcome to the tenth day of our Top 25 Under 25 countdown here at The Cannon! Thanks to the more than 120 of you who participated in our reader poll. Throughout the month of August, we’ll reveal a new player each weekday based on your ranking.
#16 Elvis Merzlikins
Voting
16th out of 55 eligible players (789 points)
Highest placement: #4 (1 ballot)
Most common placement: #16 (11 ballots)
Biography
Birthdate: April 13, 1994
Birthplace: Riga, Latvia
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 187 lbs
Position: Goaltender
Acquired: Drafted by Columbus in Round 3 of the 2014 draft (#76 overall)
2017-18 Season
Elvis Merzlikins is the future of the Columbus Blue Jackets at the goaltender position.