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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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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

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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.

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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.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Blue Jackets Kept Promise of Being Team That Won’t Be Pushed Around

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Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / September 8

Dallas Stars linked to Eastern conference enforcer as search for toughness continues

The Dallas Stars may turn to Pittsburgh Penguins forward Noel Acciari after missing out on Mathieu Olivier, as their search for toughness in the bottom six continues.

Dallas Stars News / House of Hockey / September 7

Jeff Marek Reveals Stars' Interest in One Specific Metro Division Enforcer

Per a report from NHL analyst Jeff Marek, the Dallas Stars had interest in Mathieu Olivier before he re-signed in Columbus, and could target Noel Acciari in Pittsburgh.

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

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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.

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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

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.

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The NHL's Best Fighter on the Verge of Multi-Year Extension With the Columbus Blue Jackets

Mathieu Olivier has made a massive name for himself in the NHL, and now the Blue Jackets are looking to lock him down for years to come after what has been a career year thus far for the fourth-line enforcer.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 2

Metropolitan notes: Olivier, Joseph, Hathaway

The Columbus Blue Jackets are closing in on an extension with forward Mathieu Olivier (as per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period). The 28-year-old is in his sixth season with Columbus and has set career highs in many statistical categories, registering 12 goals and nine assists in 60 games.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 28

Blue Jackets discussing extension with pending unrestricted free agent

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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.

NHL News / Dose.ca / January 9

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.

NHL News / Dose.ca / December 5, 2024

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.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 27, 2024

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 / The Hockey Writers / October 28, 2024

Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier Proving He’s More Than Just an Enforcer

Since joining the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 2022-23 season, Mathieu Olivier has made a name for himself as one of the toughest players in the NHL. His grit and willingness to protect his teammates made him a mainstay on the Blue Jackets’ fourth line.

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.