Elvis Merzlikins Placed on Non-Roster Injured Reserve

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins has been placed on non-roster injured reserve after failing his physical at the start of training camp. Merzlikins underwent shoulder surgery in late August and is currently considered out indefinitely ahead of Opening Night. With him sidelined, Jet Greaves is slated to serve as the team's number one netminder, while Cam Talbot is expected to act as the primary backup until Merzlikins is ready to return to action.