BREAKING: Starting Goalie Officially Requests A Trade

After weeks of uncertainty and whispers around the Blue Jackets, their starting goaltender has now made it official and requested to be traded.

The Columbus Blue Jackets found a steal in the 2014 draft when they landed Elvis Merzelikins in the third round, and since joining the team, he's been a solid contributor in net.

However, after frustrations became clear from both sides, the 29-year old has now officially requested a trade from the only NHL team he's ever known.

There was a sense in Columbus that this request was coming, and after posting a .906 save percentage and a 3.15 GAA through 174 games, he could no doubt be a cheap option for the goaltender-needy contenders out there.

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