The Columbus Blue Jackets and goaltender Jet Greaves have reached an agreement to avoid salary arbitration, as reported by Brian Hedger and confirmed by the team. The deal was finalized shortly before a scheduled arbitration hearing in Toronto, which would have determined Greaves' salary on a one-year contract.
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.
Initial reports indicated a significant gap between the team and Greaves' agent in their salary demands. However, the Blue Jackets confirmed that they have signed Greaves to a three-year, $15 million contract, which will keep him with the team through the 2028-29 season. The agreement includes a $5 million per cap charge, according to Hedger's report.
The contract provides the Blue Jackets with stability in their goaltending position, ensuring Greaves remains a key player for the foreseeable future. The team did not provide further details on the terms of the agreement beyond the confirmed financial aspects.