I want to start this article by stating that I think Elvis Merzlikins is one of the best human beings I've had the pleasure of meeting. He's a great family man, cares about his teammates, and deeply, deeply loves the city of Columbus, Ohio, which has been his adopted home for well over half a decade.
That said, I think it's time to hand the reins of the franchise net-minding situation to the young understudy: Jet Greaves.
The past five or so weeks of Blue Jackets hockey have been agonizing. Since the beginning of November, a single goal has decided all but four games, and only one of those four was a win, the 5-3 final score against the New Jersey Devils this past week.