Elvis Merzlikins
G · Columbus Blue JacketsFull data
Contract
Signed 2021-09-21 — expires 2026-27 as ufa
| Season | Base salary | Signing bonus | Cap hit | Clauses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | $5,250,000 | $0 | $5,400,000 | NTC |
| 2023-24 | $6,000,000 | $0 | $5,400,000 | NTC |
| 2024-25 | $6,000,000 | $0 | $5,400,000 | NTC |
| 2025-26 | $5,525,000 | $0 | $5,400,000 | NTC |
| 2026-27 | $4,225,000 | $0 | $5,400,000 | NTC |
Source — as of 2026-08-27
Market value
Estimate based on comparable contracts — not a prediction of negotiations.
Projected AAV range (next contract): $976,100 – $1,963,550 (mid $1,464,150)
Most common term among comparables: 2 years
Regime shift — limited sampleP10–P90 · post-Carlsson elite market
Recent market runs −44.9 % below historical comparables — adjustment applied.
Comparable contracts
- Alex Lyon (2025-26, $1,500,000 × 2)
- Casey DeSmith (2024-25, $1,016,667 × 3)
- Alex Nedeljkovic (2025-26, $3,000,000 × 2)
- Charlie Lindgren (2024-25, $3,000,000 × 3)
- Anton Forsberg (2025-26, $2,250,000 × 2)
- Ville Husso (2024-25, $2,200,000 × 2)
- Scott Wedgewood (2025-26, $2,500,000 × 1)
- Darcy Kuemper (2022-23, $5,250,000 × 5)
Key stats (2025-26)
GP 30
GSAx/60 -0.26
Advanced stats: MoneyPuck.com — as of 2026-08-27
Take it further
as of 2026-08-27