For those comparing Korpisalo with Merzlikins, I think the BJ's paid a little for potential. Korpisalo has 127 games on his NHL resume, averaging 2.80 goals-against with a 0.908 save percentage. Merzlikins is in his first NHL campaign and has a 2.35 goals-against average and a 0.923 save percentage. For the orange to orange comparison, Korpisalo had a 2.60 goals-against average and 0.911 save percentage this season. Merzlikins was clearly better in his rookie campaign than the more experienced Korpisalo and I think he got rewarded a little more for this.

As a multiple league Merzlikins owner in cap leagues, I would prefer his AAV/cap hit were lower!