Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Mathieu Olivier To Big Extension
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Mathieu Olivier to a six-year, $18 million contract extension. Starting next season, Olivier will have a $3 million AAV.
OLLIE’S HERE TO STAY‼️‼️
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) March 5, 2025
We’ve signed F Mathieu Olivier to a 6-year contract extension!
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This is a big raise and contract for Olivier, and he has undoubtedly earned it. The 28-year-old forward has blossomed into an incredibly important part of the Blue Jackets' roster this season, and he will now be a long-term part of their core because of it.
After posting five goals and 12 points in 54 games this past season with the Blue Jackets, Olivier has hit a new level offensively this season. In 60 games, the 6-foot-1 forward has set new career highs with 12 goals and 21 points. He also has maintained his incredibly hard-nosed style of play in the process, as his career-highs of 99 penalty minutes and 228 hits show completely.
The Blue Jackets made it clear that their goal was to sign Olivier to a contract extension, while the tough guy wanted to stay put. Now, this has officially come to fruition, and it is undoubtedly big news for the Blue Jackets.
We will now need to wait and see how Olivier performs after landing this long-term deal from the Blue Jackets from here.
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