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Should we be concerned about the goaltending for the Blue Jackets?

The Blue Jackets are giving up more goals than they should. Is goaltending responsible, or is it something else?

By Curtis Deem · Union and Blue

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 2:19 PM

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Writer Curtis Deem argues that the Columbus Blue Jackets' goaltending is not the primary cause of their defensive struggles.
Columbus opened the season with a 3-5-0 record while allowing 29 goals across eight games.
Jet Greaves holds a 2-3-0 record with an .883 save percentage and a 3.34 goals against average.

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Curtis Deem of Union and Blue argues that Columbus Blue Jackets fans should not be concerned about the team's goaltending despite an early-season 3-5-0 record. Columbus allowed 29 goals over eight games, but Deem attributes the struggles to poor team defense rather than poor netminding.

While Jet Greaves holds an .883 save percentage and Cam Talbot sits at .867, advanced metrics show both are near expected performance levels. Deem concludes Greaves will improve once the Blue Jackets reduce the high-danger scoring chances conceded directly in front of the net.

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