Mathieu Olivier's $18 million contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets marks his perseverance despite injuries, setbacks, and a career-changing trade from the Nashville Predators.

Mathieu Olivier is a hard-hitting, fist-throwing reason the Columbus Blue Jackets are surprise playoff contenders, and now he's set to be a part of their efforts to remain at that level or better ...

Mathieu Olivier is a hard-hitting, fist-throwing reason the Columbus Blue Jackets are surprise playoff contenders, and now he’s set to be a part of their efforts to remain at that level or ...

“I give (defenseman Zach) Werenski and Sean Monahan so much credit along with Mathieu Olivier because these guys have stepped up in the room when times need it,” Waddell told The Associated ...

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Mathieu Olivier to a long-term contract extension. General manager Don Waddell announced that Olivier signed a six-year deal worth $18 million.

FILE -Columbus Blue Jackets' Mathieu Olivier (24) waits for a face-off against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 23 ...