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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 7
Ryan Reaves vs. Mathieu Olivier Epic Fight Ends In Massive Surprise
Ryan Reaves and Mathieu Olivier delivered one of the most jaw-dropping fights the NHL has seen in years, and it ended in a way almost no one expected. Two of the NHL’s biggest heavyweights went toe-to-toe, and a guy who had never been “caught” before dropped.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 7
3 Takeaways From the Blue Jackets’ Demoralizing Defeat Against the Sharks
The Columbus Blue Jackets came into a Tuesday night tilt against the San Jose Sharks on the first leg of a four-game West Coast road trip needing to stack some wins against some very good teams.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28
Blue Jackets To Activate Mathieu Olivier
As he signaled would be the case yesterday, Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason told reporters that winger Mathieu Olivier will come off injured reserve and be available for tonight’s tilt against the Islanders (via Jeff Svoboda of NHL.com).
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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / December 12
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Jenner, Olivier & More
The Columbus Blue Jackets got a major boost to their lineup on Thursday night in advance of their game against the Ottawa Senators. Their captain was back.
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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 2
Blue Jackets place Mathieu Olivier on IR, recall Luca Del Bel Belluz
Olivier is thought to be week-to-week, absent since leaving mid-game against the Washington Capitals on Nov. 24 with an apparent upper-body injury.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / November 24
Blue Jackets’ Werenski, Olivier leave game against Capitals due to injury
As if the Columbus Blue Jackets’ day couldn’t get any worse. During the team’s game against the Washington Capitals on Monday night, both Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski and forward Mathieu Olivier suffered upper-body injuries and were ruled out once the third period began.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / November 13
Mathieu Olivier's 3-point night lifts Blue Jackets over Oilers
Mathieu Olivier had two goals and an assist for the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 5-4 win against the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. Charlie
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 10
Oilers’ first fight of the season sees Trent Frederic bloodied by Mathieu Olivier
An Edmonton Oilers player has finally dropped the gloves. After the Colorado Avalanche demolished the Oilers 9-1 on Saturday, Trent Frederic was one of just three Oilers players to speak to the media, noting that no one wants to fight a player with just one goal through 15 games.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / November 9
Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier ejected from game against Canucks
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Mathieu Olivier was given a five-minute major and a game misconduct during Saturday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks after delivering a hit from behind on defenseman Elias Pettersson.
NHL News / Blade of Steel / September 7
Stars reportedly eyed Blue Jackets' tough guy before re-signing
Earlier this week, insider Jeff Marek revealed that the Dallas Stars had serious interest in Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier if he had reached free agency.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 26
The Flames’ best fights of 2024-25: Ryan Lomberg took on the much bigger Mathieu Olivier
On an afternoon game in late November, a hockey game broke out at a fight night. The Calgary Flames visited the Columbus Blue Jackets on Nov. 29, 2024.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / March 9
Projecting How the Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier Extension Will Age
Lost a little bit in the shuffle of the hectic NHL trade deadline was the contract extension for Columbus Blue Jackets’ enforcer Mathieu Olivier. He is one of the few NHLers that have been able to take the enforcer role and keep it relevant in the league’s new skill-based era.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / March 5
Blue Jackets F Mathieu Olivier inks 6-year extension
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier signed a six-year, $18 million contract extension on Wednesday. Olivier, 28, was in line to be an unrestricted free agent after this season.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / March 5
Blue Jackets Sign Mathieu Olivier to 6-Year Extension
On Wednesday morning, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced a six-year, $18M contract extension through 2031 for forward Mathieu Olivier. The 28-year-old has spent the last three seasons in Columbus developing into a critical piece for the Blue Jackets lineup.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5
Hockey World Reacts as NHL’s Tough Man Olivier Signs 6-Yr Deal
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Mathieu Olivier to a six-year, $18 million contract extension, carrying a $3 million AAV. The deal, which is slightly front-loaded, includes a 10-team no-trade clause.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5
Hockey World Reacts as NHL’s Tough Man Olivier Signs 3-Yr Deal
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Mathieu Olivier to a six-year, $18 million contract extension, carrying a $3 million AAV. The deal, which is slightly front-loaded, includes a 10-team no-trade clause.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / March 5
Blue Jackets sign Mathieu Olivier to six-year contract extension
On Wednesday, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell announced that the team has signed forward Mathieu Olivier to a six-year contract extension.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3
Blue Jackets GM shares major update on extension for Mathieu Olivier
The Blue Jackets are hoping to have an extension finalized with pending UFA winger Mathieu Olivier “in the next 24 hours or so,” general manager Don Waddell told Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 28
Blue Jackets discussing extension with pending unrestricted free agent
He won’t threaten to lead the team in scoring, but the pending unrestricted free agent became integral to the Blue Jackets’ turnaround this season.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 23, 2025
Ryan Reaves enters heavyweight tilt vs. Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier for 1st fight of season
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves entered his first fight of the year, squaring off against Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier early in the first period of Wednesday’s game.
Mathieu Olivier in Montreal: the dream is slipping away
In recent months, Mathieu Olivier has made a name for himself. That’s the least one can say. Of course, we knew who Olivier was. However, with the way he is playing this season, he has chosen the right moment to step up, just a few months away from complete autonomy.
Mathieu Olivier in Montreal: To hear Darren Dreger tell it, you should probably forget it.
In Montreal, fans love the players who show up on the ice. Those who work their butts off for the logo always have a good reputation in town, for logical reasons.
Mathieu Olivier knows his name is circulating in Montreal
Mathieu Olivier is having a great season. He’s in his prime, at 27, and has collected nine points (six goals) in 20 games since the start of the campaign.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / October 22, 2024
Mathieu Olivier, Blue Jackets paste Maple Leafs
Mathieu Olivier scored two goals and the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2 on Tuesday night. Justin Danforth had a goal and two assists for the Blue Jackets, who completed a four-game home stand at 2-2.
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