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Everything indicates that Mathieu Olivier will not be traded and that he will re-sign with Columbus
Charles-Alexis Brisebois
Everything indicates that Mathieu Olivier will not be traded and that he will re-sign with Columbus
Credit: 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. […]
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.

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.


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– Note.

– Also on CF Montréal.

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