Mathieu Olivier is a hard-hitting, fist-throwing reason the Columbus Blue Jackets are surprise playoff contenders, and now he's set to be a part of their efforts to remain at that level or better for the foreseeable future.

Earlier this season, when the Columbus Blue Jackets and right winger Mathieu Olivier began negotiating a contract extension, Olivier’s initial demand was that any new agreement include a minimum term of four years.

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Mathieu Olivier likely won’t hit the open market as a free agent.

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed one of the league’s highest penalized forwards to stay with the team into the next decade. According to the team, rugged forward Mathieu Olivier signed a six-year contract extension,

The Columbus Blue Jackets are expected to be active in the final days before the NHL Trade Deadline. While the hockey world waits on a potential move, the organ

In the midst of one of his best NHL campaigns, the Columbus Blue Jackets locked up forward Mathieu Olivier on a six-year deal on Wednesday.

Mathieu Olivier signed a 6-year, $18 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $3 million through the 2030-31 season. The 28-year-old forward could have been an unrestricted free agent after this season. He has 21 points (12 goals, nine assists) in 61 games.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have secured forward Mathieu Olivier with a six-year, $18 million contract extension, announced Don Waddell, the club's President of H

Mathieu Olivier has set career highs, bolstered his fighting reputation and earned a six-year deal from the Blue Jackets worth $18 million.