Jet Greaves Signed a $15 Million Deal, And His 26 Wins Made Columbus Lock It Down For Good

Columbus just locked up goaltender Jet Greaves for three years and a cool $15 million, a massive deal that runs him through the 2028-29 season. General Manager Don Waddell dropped the news Thursday, officially making Greaves a long-term fixture for the Blue Jackets. It’s a significant commitment and clearly shows where Columbus sees their netminder’s future.

Waddell’s Big Bet On Greaves

Waddell ain’t holding back on the praise, right? He said Greaves is “a high-character, talented and athletic goaltender who has become an important part of our hockey club.” That’s high praise, man! Waddell made it clear their “intent always was to get a deal done” and they’re “thrilled” they pulled it off. You gotta love when a GM is that upfront about wanting a guy. It tells you they really believe in him, not just as a player, but as a person too. Greaves is only 25, so this contract takes him right into what should be his prime years. It’s a huge vote of confidence from the Blue Jackets front office.

The Numbers Don’t Lie, Dude’s Earned It

And you know what? The numbers back it up, man. Last season, Greaves finished 26-19-9 with a solid 2.60 goals-against average. He even snagged two shutouts in his 55 games. Get this: he became only the fifth goalie in Blue Jackets franchise history to win 25 games in a single season. That’s legit company! His .908 save percentage tied for sixth among all NHL goaltenders, which is absolutely elite performance. Across his 76 career appearances, Greaves boasts a 36-28-11 record, a .913 save percentage, and four shutouts. He even made his NHL debut at the end of the 2022-23 season, showing he’s been on the radar for a bit. Plus, the dude went 6-2 for Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Championships in Switzerland, tying for third in wins there. The guy from Cambridge, Ontario, is a winner, plain and simple.

So, what’s this mean for the Blue Jackets? They’ve clearly bet big on their guy, tying him up long term. They’re banking on him continuing that stellar form. Now it’s on Greaves to keep proving that $15 million value. Big expectations coming his way, for sure, but if his last season is any indication, he’s ready for it.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.