Finland's top goaltender, Elvis Merzlikins' rival, and a key figure in the Columbus Blue Jackets' rebuilding efforts, Joonas Korpisalo, is set to embark on a new chapter in his NHL career. After a mixed bag of a season with the Los Angeles Kings and Columbus Blue Jackets, where he posted a 2.87 goals-against average and .915 save percentage in 39 games, Korpisalo is looking to prove himself as a reliable starter. With a promising 7-3-1 record in his last stint with the Blue Jackets, fans are eager to see if Korpisalo can build on his momentum and become a top-tier netminder in the league. Will he be able to silence his critics and lead his new team to success?


Korpisalo was 18-14-4 with a 2.87 goals-against average, .915 save percentage and one shutout in 39 games (37 starts) for the Los Angeles Kings and Columbus Blue Jackets last season, including 7-3-1 ...