The Columbus Blue Jackets (CBJ) are making headlines with the potential trade of goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, who needs to perform like a franchise player to attract suitors. Coach Pascal Vincent expects captain Boone Jenner to return to the lineup against the New Jersey Devils. To accommodate Jenner, rookie Adam Fantilli will move to left wing. Additionally, it's confirmed that Merzlikins will start in the upcoming game. The team will also have to make a roster move to free a spot for Jenner's return.
Two parts to this week's #CBJ notebook: ➡️ The Jackets certainly missed Alexandre Texier while he was gone. ➡️ Boone Jenner can eat food and play hockey again. Not sure which one he's more excited about. https://t.co/1rzXfFTV3z
SvoNotes: Alexandre Texier is happy to be back with the Blue Jackets this season, and the feeling is mutual. "I see a guy that comes to the rink and he brings joy." #CBJ https://t.co/1rzXfFTV3z
Emil Bemstrom also an extra today. #CBJ Will have to make a roster move tomorrow to free a spot for Boone Jenner’s anticipated return. https://t.co/o6K8gDUtod
As the season has gone on, it’s been noticeable just how much more comfortable Dmitri Voronkov is on a daily basis. Not a huge surprise, it’s only natural, but you can see him having a blast with the guys all the time now. #CBJ
#CBJ captain Boone Jenner is eager to return from broken jaw, make taco meat 'smoothies' a thing of the past -> https://t.co/5YANqhq4cG
#CBJ head coach Pascal Vincent on the goaltending situation at the moment: "What has been said has been said. But for me, (Elvis) played good. He’s going to play the next game, then we’ll go from there. He was really good in practice. He had a good attitude, he worked hard, and…
#CBJ coach Pascal Vincent said goaltender Elvis Merzlikins will start Friday vs. #NJDevils
To fit Boone Jenner back in the lineup at center, #CBJ coach Pascal Vincent said rookie Adam Fantilli will move to left wing.
Pascal Vincent has announced that Boone Jenner is expected to return against #NJDevils this Friday. (via: @Aportzline) This is great news! #CBJ
#CBJ coach Pascal Vincent say expectation is that captain Boone Jenner will return to the lineup vs. #NJDevils on Friday.
Boone Jenner manning the net-front on one of the #CBJ PP units today. That’s often an indicator that a player will be playing the next game. He’s still wearing the bubble, obviously.
Elvis Merzlikins trade chatter: The latest in Columbus, and 4 potential landing spots ⤵️ https://t.co/NuiZJnOk1J
The Athletic: Calling Elvis | Elvis Merzlikins is paid like a franchise goaltender. In order for #CBJ to find a trade market him, the 29-year-old Latvian needs to play - and act - like one. We highlight four potential landing spots, w @JesseGranger_ https://t.co/fdFPmEqZvA