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Everything indicates that Mathieu Olivier will not be traded and that he will re-sign with Columbus

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated Feb 28, 2025 1:39 PM ET

Mathieu Olivier is a name that’s increasingly important in the NHL.

His importance in Columbus is great. Yes, he fights, but he especially knows how to play hockey by bringing a touch of sandpaper to his team’s lineup.

And he’s loved for it.

We know that his contract will expire at the end of June. He’s currently earning $1.1 million per year and he will be eligible for full autonomy this summer.

Naturally, this opens doors.

And even if many people would have liked to see him in Montreal, currently, it’s absolutely not in the works for him to be available. Neither at the trade deadline… nor on July 1st.

Darren Dreger reports that the Blue Jackets have very little chance of trading him since the Quebecer is on the right track to extend his association with the Blue Jackets.

Ongoing extension discussions between @BlueJacketsNHL and Mathieu Olivier. Progress has been made. Virtually no chance he’s traded. Big part of the Jackets team.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) February 27, 2025

Of course, things can change by then. But the way it’s going, we should expect the depth player to take root in Ohio for the foreseeable future.

And that’s perfectly fine: when you’re in your place, why change?

The Blue Jackets don’t lack space under the cap and they’re building something. Without Johnny Gaudreau, it will also be a bit less simple to attract talented players to the team.

Choosing to stay might be the best path for him.

In brief

– Note.

Welcome Emil

The CF Montréal acquires goalkeeper Emil Gazdov >>> https://t.co/HqmvA6uNdr

The Club acquires goalkeeper Emil Gazdov >>> https://t.co/V3upqfhwFP #CFMTL pic.twitter.com/S07QdYwxqK

— CF Montréal (@cfmontreal) February 28, 2025

– Also on CF Montréal.

#CFMTL this Friday at Marie-Victorin :

– Jalen Neal and Giacomo Vrioni are here. They’re doing warm-ups with the group, unlike Owen Graham-Roache who is already on the sidelines. We’ll see – or not since the training is behind closed doors – if they’ll train with the group… pic.twitter.com/eSBztL9g7H

— Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) February 28, 2025

– Ah yes?

Only Craig Counsell surpasses him in this regard. https://t.co/7Fkql0A3j3

— Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) February 28, 2025

– To read.

I had a long conversation with Vinzenz Rohrer about his development and trophies with the @zsclions #Habs #GoHabsGo https://t.co/yGtwocQJVW

— Patrik Bexell (@Zeb_Habs) February 28, 2025

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