After weeks of uncertainty, the Blue Jackets starting goaltender, Elvis Merzlikins, has officially requested a trade. <h2>Columbus Blue Jackets Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins Officially Requests Trade</h2> Elvis Merzlikins made a major announcement during his post-game interview revealing that he has requested a trade out of Columbus. <q>I'm mad and I am pulling the monster out of me -Elvis Merzlikins after the shootout win vs. the Canucks... Elvis also said moments later that he requested a trade 😳</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/BR_OpenIce/status/1747012633503363245?t=qgXiK2e9bCo5IdNXSW5OjA&s=19'> </a></blockquote></div> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/CobyMaeir/status/1746999753836007819?t=Pn2XhdVn6RrjMvMj9FZQqA&s=19'> </a></blockquote></div> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles/status/1747009003173900597?t=Wmf5D5fKejXKIQYFcvDIkw&s=19'> </a></blockquote></div> Drafted in 2014, he's been a solid contributor, but frustrations have led to this decision. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/BallySportsCBUS/status/1746997615416189059?t=0H2wpjcMEuJS7rUBZDq4Zw&s=19'> </a></blockquote></div> With a .906 save percentage and a 3.15 GAA in 174 games, he could be a cost-effective option for teams in need. Stay tuned.