Player Discussion: The Elvis Thread

[Iron Balls McGinty]

I don't know how you can't love this guys honesty.

Elvis Merzlikins' Q&A: Blue Jackets goaltender opens up about his summer of tragedy and triumph

 

[CBJWerenski8]

I don't know how you can't love this guys honesty.

Elvis Merzlikins' Q&A: Blue Jackets goaltender opens up about his summer of tragedy and triumph

great article.

 

[Doggy]

I don't know how you can't love this guys honesty.

Elvis Merzlikins' Q&A: Blue Jackets goaltender opens up about his summer of tragedy and triumph

That was a great interview. Elvis seems so genuine and likable.

 

[pled]

middle name of his child is matiss

 

[CBJ goalie]

It's a no brainer: make him the #1 goalie and market the shit out of him.

Edit: just saw this article:
Jackets' Merzlikins going 'all-in' for Vezina in honor of Kivlenieks
Jackets' Merzlikins going 'all-in' for Vezina in honor of Kivlenieks

I LOVE this guy.

 

[Long Live Lyle]

I don't know how you can't love this guys honesty.

Elvis Merzlikins' Q&A: Blue Jackets goaltender opens up about his summer of tragedy and triumph

"I told her, I don't want a simple name like John or David." Breaking: Elvis hates John Davidson.

Might be over thinking here, but the embrace of the psychologist is really interesting to me compared to Bob's pushback. Obviously, Bob's was simply in regards to hockey, not a death, but still, interesting to me.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

"I told her, I don't want a simple name like John or David." Breaking: Elvis hates John Davidson.

Might be over thinking here, but the embrace of the psychologist is really interesting to me compared to Bob's pushback. Obviously, Bob's was simply in regards to hockey, not a death, but still, interesting to me.

Elvis was asked in private if he wanted to seek help to deal with trauma he went through. Bob was publicly told in a press conference with our GM that he should seek mental help for his playoff struggles. I wouldn’t equate the situations.

 

[Monk]

Elvis was asked in private if he wanted to seek help to deal with trauma he went through. Bob was publicly told in a press conference with our GM that he should seek mental help for his playoff struggles. I wouldn’t equate the situations.

I'm not sure that's quite accurate, because a. I don't think that's the first time Bob had heard a sports psychologist suggested and b. I don't remember it being suggested so bluntly publicly. It was more like "some of the greatest athletes in the world need help with their mental game to get over the hump."

And he had a psychologist supposedly anyway.

Elvis' openness in talking about it is a good sign imo

 

[EspenK]

I was very impressed with Elvis' interview. He was open and honest. His stats to date seem to indicate he is G-1 for the future.

 

[JacketLife]

Rooting for Elvis. That interview was fantastic.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

I'm not sure that's quite accurate, because a. I don't think that's the first time Bob had heard a sports psychologist suggested and b. I don't remember it being suggested so bluntly publicly. It was more like "some of the greatest athletes in the world need help with their mental game to get over the hump."

And he had a psychologist supposedly anyway.

Elvis' openness in talking about it is a good sign imo

There’s a difference between jarmos messaging with Elvis

“we have help available for anyone who wants it”

rather than what he said for Bob

“some of the best athletes in the world have sports psychologists. I think it would benefit him to see one.”

(these quotes are not verbatim.)

And I agree there is nothing wrong with being open about it. But I do understand why Bob would take offense to it. Some people are not that open, and that’s okay too.

 

[Monk]

There’s a difference between jarmos messaging with Elvis

“we have help available for anyone who wants it”

rather than what he said for Bob

“some of the best athletes in the world have sports psychologists. I think it would benefit him to see one.”

(these quotes are not verbatim.)

And I agree there is nothing wrong with being open about it. But I do understand why Bob would take offense to it. Some people are not that open, and that’s okay too.

I'm just saying there's nothing wrong with juxtaposing the 2 situations and feeling positive about Elvis as a result, even though the 2 situations have clear differences.

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

I just hope nobody makes a thread om mains about Elvis will try to win Vezina.

 

[stevo61]

I just hope nobody makes a thread om mains about Elvis will try to win Vezina.

I just hope in Merzlikins mind his motivation doesnt become pressure. An NHL goalie has enough of that on a good day

 

[LJ7]

 

[Cinderblox]

"You saved the last puck, little brother," Damn, The Onion cutting Ninjas are at it again...

 

[Fro]

 

[tunnelvision]

Didn't see that one coming. I'm ok with the term and $$$.

 

[Fro]

Fantastic deal...I was expecting more $

 

[DJA]

Great deal.

 

[MissADD]

Nice deal!

 

[KJ Dangler]

Jackets chose the better goalie . Great to see

 

[tunnelvision]

So... are we expecting a trade to happen soon?

 

[ViD]

Korpi gone, Tarasov in

 

[Doggy]

Very happy with this. I feel for Korpi. I hope we find him a good landing spot where he can thrive.