Despite playing in just four games this season, Jet Greaves leads all Blue Jackets goalies in every important category except for record. He's posted a team-best 3.04 GAA, .917SV%, and 5.24 goals saved above expected (GSAx), per EvolvingHockey.
His current opportunity in the NHL is on the heels of Elvis Merzlikins suffering a lower-body injury and Daniil Tarasov leaving Thursday's game late in the first period with an upper-body injury. Greaves stopped 24/25 shots in relief and posted 2.5 GSAx.
Jet Greaves came in cold in the first period after Daniil Tarasov exited due to injury, now he's standing on his head making saves in the second! #CBJ pic.twitter.com/QJYGRtIHLg
— Bally Sports Columbus (@BallySportsCBUS) April 5, 2024
Every time Greaves has played at the NHL level, he's excelled. Sure, it's only been five appearances, but he's compiled a .923SV% in those games. If he keeps playing well, why shouldn't he keep playing in the NHL?
"Every game there's always things to learn from, things to improve on, so I'll just go back and watch it and see what I can get better at."
— Bally Sports Columbus (@BallySportsCBUS) April 5, 2024
Jet Greaves is grateful for every game he plays and says he likes to use every outing as a learning experience. #CBJ pic.twitter.com/nonfGSvkSy
There's no reason Greaves shouldn't be given strong consideration to be one of the goalies on the Blue Jackets' roster next year if he keeps up this level of play.
