Jet Greaves seeks $7.5 million ahead of arbitration hearing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Jet Greaves is scheduled for an arbitration hearing on July 23 regarding his salary with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Greaves, the team's top goalie, has requested a one-year contract worth $7.5 million, while the Blue Jackets' offer stands at $2.8 million. Greaves's breakout season included a 26-19-9 record and significant ranking among NHL goalies, but concerns over his limited experience have led to a substantial gap in salary expectations. Both sides have until the arbitration hearing to negotiate an agreement, which hasn't happened for the Blue Jackets in 25 years.
- •Greaves made $825,000 last season, including a signing bonus.
- •He achieved a.908 save percentage and two shutouts in his first full NHL season.
- •The Blue Jackets are also negotiating with Adam Fantilli and Cole Sillinger.
- •Fantilli is expected to receive a significant pay raise as a first-time RFA.
- 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — Jet Greaves seeks $7.5 million. Will the Columbus Blue Jackets blink?
"The Columbus Blue Jackets submitted a far lower salary than goalie Jet Greaves did for a scheduled July 23 arbitration hearing in Toronto.
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