Arbitration filings have been submitted by the Columbus Blue Jackets and goaltender Jet Greaves, according to Elliotte Friedman. The team has offered $2.8 million for the 2026-27 season, while Greaves is seeking $7.5 million. Friedman noted that these figures are strategic, but the gap between them is significant. The arbitration hearing is scheduled for Thursday, and once it begins, a settlement is no longer possible.
Jet Greaves, 25, is a workhorse starter for the Blue Jackets. In the 2025-26 season, he played 55 games, posting a 26-19 record with a 2.60 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage, including two shutouts. Over his career, he has appeared in 76 games.
Friedman’s reports from both Twitter and Bluesky are identical, with no conflicting information. The arbitration process will determine Greaves’ salary for the upcoming season, with no indication of a potential resolution before the hearing begins.
This development impacts the Blue Jackets’ goaltending situation as they prepare for the upcoming season. Greaves’ performance as a starter and his ability to maintain a high save percentage will be key factors in the arbitration outcome.