@@youngo1 Tortorella is a cancer at this rate. You could have McDavid, Draisaitl, Matthews, whoever you like, and Torts would still be unhappy. He needs out pronto. Doesn’t matter to me though, he’s finally crushed any interest I had in this team.
This is one reason I watch Hockey, because of honest players like Elvis Merzlikins. I wish the best for you, I know how that feels. You are a great goaltender, keep it going. Go Blue Jackets!!!
The main concern in the coming year or so is that Seth Jones will move to greener pastures. I wonder if there comes a point in Jacket Land when enough is enough and there is a realization that the money spent on tickets is better spent on other things.
Idk if it’s me but I feel like hockey players are starting to open up more during interviews. I love to see it. It’s annoying not seeing them show emotion and give the same predictable answers to boring questions.
Lol ikr.. it's like they come off like robots .. I always said if I ever was interviewed I definitely wouldn't be robotic and we have similar interviews to something like this.. I'd be very Interactive and descriptive and you will get a full answer out of me be it good or bad..
I'm a huge tampa bay fan but I love elvis with his passion for the game and not giving up at all I have 100% respect for him and he is one of my favourite goaltenders
This was actually a little tough to watch. The Jackets are historically a rather sad professional franchise regardless of the sport. Elvis might want out. He would not be the first.
For young athletic guys in their physical prime, Columbus is not a preferred destination. Those would be Vegas, or Tampa, or Los Angeles. And the Jackets are not a preferred franchise. Those would be the Bruins, or the Black Hawks, or the Rangers.
@@toddlane4261 Honestly, I hope Columbus moves to Quebec City. I just don't see Columbus a good hockey market. I hope the team can prove me wrong, but seriously it's not looking good for them. It took them TWENTY YEARS to win a SINGLE PLAYOFF SERIES! Oh and Torts needs to be fired. He's straight up horrible for this team as well.
@@jameskilgusii6967 Columbus has a nice arena that seats about 20,000. The Jacket fans are supportive enough, at least for now. The problem is that Columbus is a dull city, and the franchise has a reputation as a loser. There are a couple of teams that have similar problems to Columbus. One is Buffalo. Another is Ottawa. For the relentless optimist, the Pittsburgh Penguins offer hope in that it is a similar city but has a franchise that has a long reputation as a winner and therefore is seen has an acceptable place for free agents. That, in turn, allows the team to continue its winning tradition.
Elvis in his second language: doing he's best trying to explain the current situation. Reporter in his native language: like yeah no for sure whatever and everything like that.
Elvis has been in the rumor mill in Edmonton for the last several weeks now. With rumors of a trade with Columbus imminent in the off season. But after this interview, and the way he's performing, maybe Columbus keeps him in his final UFA year. The passion to win is evident, and that's an asset a struggling organization needs the most. And also other teams may want in, so it's going to be an auction for him the summer, and I doubt Edmonton wins. Very interested to see where he ends up come October
i know Elvis, i live and report on hockey in Switzerland, he is the most honest person you will ever meet and also 1 of the kindest, this video is sad for me to watch as i know how much hockey winning and teamwork means to him and his main goal night in night out is to play for the fans and the team not the money he isnt about money, if CBJ want to improve on there team and go further in the future you need to stop getting people with a big salary and just get players who care and give as much as he does on and off the ice. trust me when i say that, you can also expect this kind of attitude from Grégory Hofmann from the NLA and trade you did when he arrives next season IF you give him a chance, he always puts in the effort every shift
@@nicksikoryak1467 one can hope. He has a track record of building up a team but never getting them far. Hopefully the next coach will be good.. maybe vegas old coach?
@@tobighst I mean I’m a Rangers fan. He can be a very good coach it’s just he doesn’t know when to draw the line with being a hardass and I think after a few years in almost every case it leads to him wearing his players down.
@@nicksikoryak1467 It wears a player down when their coach demands them to check everyone. I didnt like it when coaches would yell in my ear. Shuts me down.
The thing is we're not a struggling organization. I think we're one of only 5 teams to make the playoffs every year for the past 4 years. It just feels like every year we build towards something and that summer players leave. It finally caught up with us this year
What's embarrassing is how no one takes up for Merzlikins when he gets run in the crease. Laine needs to change his stick tape, the puck keeps sliding off.
Dude made some good saves tonight. That entire team needs to hit the reset button. Hopefully they can make the correct moves during the off-season and get guys out there that can help Elvis (and Joonas) out. (Everyone's looking at you, Laine...)
Whoa man this is honest I wish everyone was like Elvis man I am an Avs fan but I got to say give him credit. When the puck don’t want to go in it won’t go in.
I know exactly how you feel bro my sharks are on a 7 game losing streak & oddly enough we’re still in it to possibly get the last wild card while losing 7 games in a row now that’s pain when you know your team is right there at the cusp of passing these teams to get that wildcard is embarrassing & painful!!!!hard year to be a sharks fan
You would think a goalie would be interested in hearing about power plays. Of course he has his work cut out, but he could help by giving out some input on what not to do.
This interview makes me sad they didn't trade him. I mean everybody wants to win big in the league but hearing how he feels at the moment is just upsetting, hopefully Columbus can build a better team around him.
@@Ohio_Isnt_Real eh more like acquiring players like domi and laine then expecting them to be the face of the franchise. The gm knows how torts coaches and almost went out of his way to find players who dont fit within that.
Elliott Friedman is starting rumors that my Sabres are going to trade Sam Reinhart for Elvis. I really think Elvis would go to the KHL if that happened lol
No number one center. How do you trade for patrick laine, they guy is probably one of the most inconsistent players. 10 games he will play terrible, and then 1 game he will get 2 or 3 goals. Laine will most likely be leaving after this season aswell. Blow this team up, keep a couple pieces and get trade for some picks and prospects.
Torts needs to let Laine be Laine and offense will be produced. There's a horrible situation in regards to offensive players left in columbus. They need scoring wherever they can get it. That or torts has a golden plan to develop Laine into a power forward during a declining season and next year results will come especially with offseason acquisitions.
These no filter responses remind me a bit of Jordan Binnington or Illya Bryzgalov (hopefully his career follows Binnington's and not Bryz's lol). Not a Jackets fan, but if I was I would be excited about this guy.
this season is a mess.. on-ice, its okay, I feel like the hockey isn't up there with previous years. but off ice for these players, its a nightmare. no interaction with anyone, if you dare invite your russian friends to your hotel room to play some video games, you get suspended.. more players will vent their frustrations I think.
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This wasn't an interview, it was a therapy session. You can see this dude cares a lot!
“It’s ok, don’t hide anything, let it all out”
As a Blues fan I love this dudes passion, he seems to care more than half the players on our roster.
Other players would have give you a robot cliché answer!
Not true at all other than maybe Sanford but he definitely is speaking how every player should
True. Why is it so hard to setup in the ozone on the pp and establish net presence. Sundqvist is missed.
You should probably say blue jackets cause to me it sounds like your a st.louis fan lol
As far as I’m concerned you’re a fan of St. Louis
Elvis is the future. Dude just hates losing, never gives up on a puck.
cbjs future is going back to never making it past the first round and being a team everyone forgets about
@@humblepotato5014 wrong.
@@Luke-gb6hp eklund would compliment the team.
@@youngo1 Tortorella is a cancer at this rate. You could have McDavid, Draisaitl, Matthews, whoever you like, and Torts would still be unhappy. He needs out pronto. Doesn’t matter to me though, he’s finally crushed any interest I had in this team.
@@heronoonedeserves826 he’s especially not the guy you want to have coaching a younger team. Pretty sure his contract is up after this season though
This guy has my respect.
Fresh to see an interview that has some passion in it.
This is one reason I watch Hockey, because of honest players like Elvis Merzlikins. I wish the best for you, I know how that feels. You are a great goaltender, keep it going. Go Blue Jackets!!!
Love this dude, and this kinda honesty is awesome to see imo
I just gave someone there 100 like and gave someone 50 saw 69 and was like I’m not touching that lol
I hope this Elvis does not leave the building.
Thank you, thank you very much!
Oh trust.... he’s leaving. watch.
The main concern in the coming year or so is that Seth Jones will move to greener pastures. I wonder if there comes a point in Jacket Land when enough is enough and there is a realization that the money spent on tickets is better spent on other things.
Wow this was refreshing holy crap.
Thankfully, there aren't enough games until the end of the season for them to reach Buffalo's losing streak 🥴
When he said he can’t sleep at night, that dang near broke my heart. I feel badly for him.
hes paid millions. Im sure hes ok.
@@dougismakis4828 money doesn’t change that.
@@dougismakis4828 It's literally their job. Money doesn't always buy happiness.
@@hermunkulus no it doesnt i agree but it sure fuckign helps.
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Just waiting for Torts to bench him because he's not backchecking enough.
It's sad but also good to hear a player be honest and let you in to how they are hurting. Keep your head up and the wins will come.
Huge fan of this guy. Have been since he came into the league
Idk if it’s me but I feel like hockey players are starting to open up more during interviews. I love to see it. It’s annoying not seeing them show emotion and give the same predictable answers to boring questions.
Lol ikr.. it's like they come off like robots .. I always said if I ever was interviewed I definitely wouldn't be robotic and we have similar interviews to something like this.. I'd be very Interactive and descriptive and you will get a full answer out of me be it good or bad..
@@thewizardofoz511 fax. Mcdavid is my favourite player on the league but I’m starting to think he’s a robot the more interviews I see of him😂
@@Mcdavidsburner yeah they talk like they are afraid to get fined by the commissioner or something😄
I just got a new favorite player, I love how honest he is about his feelings in this. So unfiltered.
Blue jackets better not lose this guy he seems like a genuine great man who cares so much for the game
I'm a huge tampa bay fan but I love elvis with his passion for the game and not giving up at all I have 100% respect for him and he is one of my favourite goaltenders
“I don’t want to get to that point like Buffalo “ that took me out 😂
I appreciate how he's so honest and passionate.
He always was. Best goalie we had in Lugano for years, for skill and passion. True man. We, as fans, still miss him a lot.
This was actually a little tough to watch. The Jackets are historically a rather sad professional franchise regardless of the sport. Elvis might want out. He would not be the first.
For young athletic guys in their physical prime, Columbus is not a preferred destination. Those would be Vegas, or Tampa, or Los Angeles. And the Jackets are not a preferred franchise. Those would be the Bruins, or the Black Hawks, or the Rangers.
@@toddlane4261
Vegas can’t get him. They already have Fleury and Lehner.
@@toddlane4261 Honestly, I hope Columbus moves to Quebec City. I just don't see Columbus a good hockey market. I hope the team can prove me wrong, but seriously it's not looking good for them. It took them TWENTY YEARS to win a SINGLE PLAYOFF SERIES! Oh and Torts needs to be fired. He's straight up horrible for this team as well.
@@jameskilgusii6967 Columbus has a nice arena that seats about 20,000. The Jacket fans are supportive enough, at least for now. The problem is that Columbus is a dull city, and the franchise has a reputation as a loser. There are a couple of teams that have similar problems to Columbus. One is Buffalo. Another is Ottawa. For the relentless optimist, the Pittsburgh Penguins offer hope in that it is a similar city but has a franchise that has a long reputation as a winner and therefore is seen has an acceptable place for free agents. That, in turn, allows the team to continue its winning tradition.
I love how the interview became more of a counseling session.
Elvis in his second language: doing he's best trying to explain the current situation. Reporter in his native language: like yeah no for sure whatever and everything like that.
It's actually his third language, Elvis speaks perfect Italian.
I think it is his fourth language, he speaks russian as well
Elvis has been in the rumor mill in Edmonton for the last several weeks now. With rumors of a trade with Columbus imminent in the off season.
But after this interview, and the way he's performing, maybe Columbus keeps him in his final UFA year. The passion to win is evident, and that's an asset a struggling organization needs the most. And also other teams may want in, so it's going to be an auction for him the summer, and I doubt Edmonton wins. Very interested to see where he ends up come October
I REALLY hope he comes to EDM. We're gonna need someone like him.
Rough season all around for Columbus. A lot of gems on that team though.
Quite honestly one of the best hockey interviews I have seen. No BS just telling it how it is. Good for him.
Never heard of this guy but he’s now my favorite player of all time.
Coaching Coaching Coaching, how many more great players have to go through this organization only to make teams even better? And im a Blackhawks fan
i know Elvis, i live and report on hockey in Switzerland, he is the most honest person you will ever meet and also 1 of the kindest,
this video is sad for me to watch as i know how much hockey winning and teamwork means to him and his main goal night in night out is to play for the fans and the team not the money he isnt about money,
if CBJ want to improve on there team and go further in the future you need to stop getting people with a big salary and just get players who care and give as much as he does on and off the ice. trust me when i say that,
you can also expect this kind of attitude from Grégory Hofmann from the NLA and trade you did when he arrives next season IF you give him a chance, he always puts in the effort every shift
Those of you who have played know that it’s an honor to have teammates like Elvis. I hope this guy gets the successful career he deserves
if torts isnt gone by the end of this season the whole team is going to request trades
his contract is over but if he gets resigned that's gonna be a dang it
According to insiders Hes gonna be gone. No mutual interest. He has worn his welcome in Columbus.
@@nicksikoryak1467 one can hope. He has a track record of building up a team but never getting them far. Hopefully the next coach will be good.. maybe vegas old coach?
@@tobighst I mean I’m a Rangers fan. He can be a very good coach it’s just he doesn’t know when to draw the line with being a hardass and I think after a few years in almost every case it leads to him wearing his players down.
@@nicksikoryak1467 It wears a player down when their coach demands them to check everyone. I didnt like it when coaches would yell in my ear. Shuts me down.
Dudes a gem
Love that type of guy in sports
Love his passion.... with no cliches attached... right from the heart and soul.
Man, as a Boston fan this was hard to watch. I wish him all the individual and team-wide success that he and his team deserves
He has pride and is committed to the team you can see how this pains him to say these things.
It's very hard to see Elvis under these circumstances, but I hope this will fuel his will to win when he comes to IIHF Worls.
Good on Elvis for being honest
love to see this, hopefully more players in struggling organizations start to do this or at least feel this way about losing
The thing is we're not a struggling organization. I think we're one of only 5 teams to make the playoffs every year for the past 4 years. It just feels like every year we build towards something and that summer players leave. It finally caught up with us this year
This video needs go on Steve Dangle's hat-pick video. Keep your head up Elvis
Not a Jackets fan but I can't help but feel for this guy
God i love elvis but this team is killing me from the inside
While it's rare to get this sort of candor in hockey, it's absolutely unheard of in other sports.
Greatest name in hockey right now. Love this dude.
I love Elvis!
Elvis is one of the few people I actually like in Blue Jackets. Domi alone makes me not like the team.
What's embarrassing is how no one takes up for Merzlikins when he gets run in the crease. Laine needs to change his stick tape, the puck keeps sliding off.
Can't wait to see this guy in Edmonton next season!
but who would Oilers trade for him, Nuge?
@@michaelkerber3337 that’s too much, probably a top prospect and a second round pick
@@lilsquidlyn3619 I'd rather have Holland sign a goalie than trade away a top prospect
@@michaelkerber3337 I would definitely do Nuge for Merzlikins as an Oilers fan. Especially if we can get Hyman as a UFA.
@@keeganmoonshine7183 hyman is gonna sign back with leafs most likely
Buffalo lol no worries u arnt that bad dude.
Don't worry Elvis Torts'll be gone this summer
They will still suck
Thank the hockey gods
so will elvis hahah
Dude made some good saves tonight. That entire team needs to hit the reset button. Hopefully they can make the correct moves during the off-season and get guys out there that can help Elvis (and Joonas) out. (Everyone's looking at you, Laine...)
He mentioned Buffalo..😆 that got me good! he should come over to the Avalanche, we need 5 more goaltenders lol
Just another reason why I love the game and the players in it. It is the only sport that I listen to player interviews.
One thing you can do is get rid of Domi. Jerks are bad for karma.
Atta boy Elvis! Love the sleeve too bud! You deserve to be on a better team
This guy is now one of my favorite players. He’s on Tort’s team?
I'm a knights fan but ❤ you elvis. I understand
Whoa man this is honest I wish everyone was like Elvis man I am an Avs fan but I got to say give him credit. When the puck don’t want to go in it won’t go in.
This guy has heart, lol calls out BUF
No embarrassment. Lightning is just too tough... It's just time to rebuild.
I know exactly how you feel bro my sharks are on a 7 game losing streak & oddly enough we’re still in it to possibly get the last wild card while losing 7 games in a row now that’s pain when you know your team is right there at the cusp of passing these teams to get that wildcard is embarrassing & painful!!!!hard year to be a sharks fan
Best goaltender at this moment and i predict that he will be the best
Love his honesty.
The Laine Dubois trade hasn't worked out for either team.
You would think a goalie would be interested in hearing about power plays. Of course he has his work cut out, but he could help by giving out some input on what not to do.
He gives his all every day!
Hopefully this man gets some help so we can maybe see a Latvian superstar in the league once more
I'm sure everyone who needs a #1
Goalie will be trying to pick him up. I would like to see him on the Oilers team next year.
I’m surprised they didn’t trade him at the deadline.
This interview makes me sad they didn't trade him. I mean everybody wants to win big in the league but hearing how he feels at the moment is just upsetting, hopefully Columbus can build a better team around him.
@@meatmanmagoo Its definitely Torts
@@Ohio_Isnt_Real eh more like acquiring players like domi and laine then expecting them to be the face of the franchise. The gm knows how torts coaches and almost went out of his way to find players who dont fit within that.
Elvis looks “All shook up”
“Don’t be cruel” 😙
I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend...
Sheesh...get this guy a freekin W torts!!!
Tampa has a ton of talent. Just didn't happen for the Blue Jackets.
I love this guy!
Elliott Friedman is starting rumors that my Sabres are going to trade Sam Reinhart for Elvis. I really think Elvis would go to the KHL if that happened lol
Poor torts
No number one center. How do you trade for patrick laine, they guy is probably one of the most inconsistent players. 10 games he will play terrible, and then 1 game he will get 2 or 3 goals. Laine will most likely be leaving after this season aswell. Blow this team up, keep a couple pieces and get trade for some picks and prospects.
True competitor 👍
Good thing Tort’s contract is up. Time to start moving in the right direction again
this is da hockey
Torts creates negative energy in the locker room. Negative leader negative results
Torts needs to let Laine be Laine and offense will be produced. There's a horrible situation in regards to offensive players left in columbus. They need scoring wherever they can get it. That or torts has a golden plan to develop Laine into a power forward during a declining season and next year results will come especially with offseason acquisitions.
I feel for this guy. They need to fire Torts in the offseason.
His contract expires at the end of this season and he is not getting resigned
Хорошо стоял на воротах, но увы 😢
I bet patrick laines pissed he left wpg. I feel bad for the blue jackets. 0-7-1 in their last 8 is pretty rough.
this is how carey price feels and he's just done now, you'd make a good canadien.
As a sens fan I relate to being tired of losing
But things are looking better for us lately
Give it a couple years you guys are gonna be great.
These no filter responses remind me a bit of Jordan Binnington or Illya Bryzgalov (hopefully his career follows Binnington's and not Bryz's lol). Not a Jackets fan, but if I was I would be excited about this guy.
Are you suggesting Tort reform. he wore out the players?
See you in the world champs king🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻
feels bad man
If you're going through hell keep going - Sir Winston Churchill
Fire torts😡
RIP Hero 🙏
he didnt die
I imagine torts attitude doesn't help. His way of coaching is in the past . Time to retire Torts.
What if Columbus hires Jim Montgomery
this season is a mess.. on-ice, its okay, I feel like the hockey isn't up there with previous years. but off ice for these players, its a nightmare. no interaction with anyone, if you dare invite your russian friends to your hotel room to play some video games, you get suspended.. more players will vent their frustrations I think.
Watch Tortorella bench Merzlikins mid game
Well might as well come to edm bud
Guy is a winner....
Haha, Karma for Torts always running his big mouth. I hope he never coaches again.