Elvis Merzlikins and Jonas Korpisalo Photo: USA TODAY Sports
The North American media ESPN shortly before the start of the National Hockey League (NHL) season created by rating of goalkeeper crews. Columbus “Blue Jackets” puck catcher duo Elvis Merzlikins and Jonas Korpisalo are ranked 18th.
“It’s hard to believe that Matīss Kivlenieks is no longer with us,” writes Greg Višinskis, the author of the rating. “A goalkeeper who died in a tragic incident would become an important factor in the Columbus goalkeeping team, both in terms of his performance and the fact that he would certainly deepen it,” the journalist said.
“For the first time since 2014/2015. The team of the season will not train John Tortorella, but the blue line unattended Sets Jones. For now, we can only guess how this will affect Blue Jackets’ defense performance. What we certainly know is that Merzlikin had a better percentage of rebounds last season and also scored 7.1 goals less than expected [tā sauktais xG rādītājs], while Korpisalo conceded 10.7 laps more than expected, which cost the team almost two victories, ”Višinskis compares the two goalkeepers.
“Elvis has signed a new five-year contract, Korpisalo will be the last season before becoming an unlimited free agent. There is also 22-year-old Danil Tarasov, who is waiting for his opportunity, ”the inspector noted the situation.
It has already been reported that Merzlikkin signed a new five-year contract with Blue Jackets, which will take effect after 2021/2022. annual seasons. The contract is worth $ 27 million.
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