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**CBJ overnight: Merzlikins down, pipeline climbing** - **Elvis Merzlikins** underwent shoulder surgery and is sidelined indefinitely - **Goaltending depth** now under the microscope with Merzlikins' return timeline unknown - **CBJ's prospect pipeline** ranked 13th-best in the NHL by Yahoo Sports - **Fan base** sent front office a message via The Athletic's annual poll, per Union and Blue - **42 days** until Opening Night — jersey No. 42's history spotlighted **What to watch:** Who steps up in net while Merzlikins recovers — backup situation becomes priority. The lineup's set. Drop in.