Jet Greaves signs three-year deal with Blue Jackets, avoids arbitration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 12:46 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Jet Greaves finalized a three-year, $15 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, which prevented a scheduled arbitration hearing that was set for July 23 in Toronto. Greaves, who was prepared for negotiations, expressed satisfaction with the outcome, noting positive discussions with management. The new deal follows a successful first full season in the NHL for Greaves, who will continue offseason training while the Blue Jackets aim to re-sign Adam Fantilli. Greaves aims to build with the team as they pursue playoff aspirations in the upcoming season.
- •Greaves signs a $15 million deal with the Blue Jackets.
- •The contract avoids the first arbitration in franchise history.
- •Greaves was prepared for the arbitration but preferred a longer deal.
- •He had a breakout performance in his first full NHL season.
- •Focus now turns to training and playoff aspirations.
- 12:46 AMYahoo Sports — Jet Greaves happy to avoid arbitration with Columbus Blue Jackets: 'I was ready to go'
"Jet Greaves was 'ready to go' for a scheduled arbitration hearing in Toronto, but a last minute deal with Columbus Blue Jackets made it unnecessary.
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