Fun fact: We’ve mentioned this before, but “Jet” is not Jet’s official first name. His real first name is Calvin, but his father Gerry is a fan of Jet Li and made “Jet” his son’s middle name. Of course, it’s not a huge surprise that Jet has this name, as it just rolls off the tongue easily. Away from the rink, Jet is also quite talented, as he enjoys playing chess and played baseball as a child.
Interesting statistics: Greaves had many notable performances last season, but perhaps his most impressive performance came on the final weekend of the regular season. The Monsters needed a strong weekend to finish the regular season, secure a playoff spot, and have a shot at the division title, and Greaves started three games in a 48-hour span, in Rochester and Toronto (twice). In those three games, he stopped just 97 of 103 shots (.942%) and earned all three wins that helped Cleveland clinch the North Division crown. Add to that the fact that he posted a save percentage over .920 in nine of Cleveland’s 13 playoff games, and it’s clear he shined in the moments that mattered.
Expectations for 2024-25: Greaves enters the season as the Blue Jackets’ third goalie behind Elvis Merzlikins and Daniil Tarasov, and there’s nothing wrong with that. He showed he has NHL talent a year ago, but at 23, there aren’t many great goalies in the league, so there’s nothing wrong with him returning to Cleveland to continue working on his game. Greaves’ preparation and mental focus are the biggest strengths of his game, not to mention his quick reflexes, and if he can continue to refine those skills, he’ll be called up when needed this season as he continues to work toward a full-time NHL position in the future.
