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.

Adam Fantilli scored three goals for his second career hat trick, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New York Rangers 7-3 on Sunday night. Mathieu Olivier had two goals, Dante Fabbro added a goal and an assist,

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. The contract will run through the 2030-31 campaign.

General manager Don Waddell has credited Mathieu Olivier with being a big part of the Blue Jackets exceeding expectations and contending for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

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

Mathieu Olivier likely won’t hit the open market as a free agent. Don Waddell, the Blue Jackets' president of hockey operations/general manager, said Tuesday that he's "working on the final details" of a multiyear contract extension to keep the power forward in Columbus.

Mathieu Olivier has emerged as perhaps the NHL’s most feared fighter this season, but he’s also provided an unexpected offensive impact for the Columbus Blue Jackets, making him a rare talent in today’s league.

Mathieu Olivier, a key power forward and leader for the Blue Jackets, may soon agree to 'multi-year' contract extension.

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.

Now signed through the 2030-31 season, Olivier has set career highs with 12-9-21, 113 PIM and 232 hits in 61 contests in 2024-25

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.