Blue Jackets new GM, Don Waddell, on possibly trading Elvis Merzļikins: “Let’s be honest, nobody is going to trade for that contract.” (2024)

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I mean without retention, he’s right, not many will

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I'd trade Campbell for Elvis

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Can't fault the guy for his honesty.

At least Elvis knows he's not a backup, right?

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Well, I guess Elvis knows now where he stands in the org lol

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Bouboumaster said:

Well, I guess Elvis knows now where he stands in the org lol

Replace "org" with "league."

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Elvis was above .900 hockey for about 3/4 of last year. I really don't believe that he couldn't be moved with retention. I think Waddell's statement is just about interest in Elvis' full contract, and I'd presume it's because Waddell refuses to do retention.

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Well at least he's honest

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To be fair, didn’t he make it a point to mention one of their number one priorities is getting Elvis in the right physical and mental state to perform at levels he’s capable of performing at consistently? Don is always a realist though and prefers to never bullsh*t unless it’s in his team’s best interest.

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Damn, I don't care how true it is, that's insulting. Classless.

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That's a tough thing to say about someone who witnessed his best friend killed in a firework incident (who took the fireworks to the chest to protect Merzlikins' wife).

I would've thought the organization would get him some help in the form of sports psychiatry, unless that's already done?

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You're not supposed to say some things even if they're true.

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Should not have been said.

Look at how hard Luongo took it when people talked about his albatross contract. He could never really relax after signing, would always get frustrated when he ran into a little bit of trouble because he knew he could not live up to it. Fortunately the man has a great sense of humor and can laugh at himself about it. Don't know if Elvis has that mental fortitude.

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Waddel have to say some words for himself too, but he will rather not.

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I guess Elvis will not be leaving the building. Also, lol at all the hand wringing over the comment.

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robbieberns said:

To be fair, didn’t he make it a point to mention one of their number one priorities is getting Elvis in the right physical and mental state to perform at levels he’s capable of performing at consistently? Don is always a realist though and prefers to never bullsh*t unless it’s in his team’s best interest.

Yes, but acknowledging that might get in the way of another opportunity to point and laugh at the Jackets.

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hotcabbagesoup said:

Should not have been said.

Look at how hard Luongo took it when people talked about his albatross contract. He could never really relax after signing, would always get frustrated when he ran into a little bit of trouble because he knew he could not live up to it. Fortunately the man has a great sense of humor and can laugh at himself about it. Don't know if Elvis has that mental fortitude.

Is Luongo off the books for Vancouver? If not how many more decades are left?

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Everyone complains that hockey people speak in cliches. Then everyone complains when they're candid. I have no issues with Waddell acknowledging reality of the situation - everyone is aware that the contract is under water.

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of course not but some things are better left unsaid.

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Waddell missed a great opportunity to gain some major HF cred if he said "Let's be reality..." instead

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Spring in Fialta said:

Damn, I don't care how true it is, that's insulting. Classless.

That's vintage Waddell.

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Someone said publicly that i make a lot of money, what could i possibly do to ease the pain?

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MoneyManny said:

Someone said publicly that i make a lot of money, what could i possibly do to ease the pain?

Someone said publicly that you are not worth that money

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