Rugged Forward Mathieu Olivier Locks in New Contract
Forward Mathieu Olivier has just signed an $18 million contract. This has been confirmed by multiple sources, including Renaud Lavoie (TVA Sports) and Pierre LeBrun (TSN), regarding the rugged Columbus Blue Jackets forward.
"As Darren Dreger suggested last week, he mentioned that this was very likely to happen, and now it's done!
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed pending UFA forward Mathieu Olivier.
It's a six-year contract with an average annual salary of $3 million per season."
Pierre LeBrun
So, it is indeed a total contract of $18 million.
Mathieu Olivier signs contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets
This is well deserved for him, as he secures the contract of a lifetime!
Renaud Lavoie quickly provided the details of Olivier's new contract.
"Mathieu Olivier
$3,000,000 per year X 6 years
2025-2026: $4,000,000
2026-2027: $3,900,000
2027-2028: $2,900,000
2028-2029: $2,400,000
2029-2030: $2,400,000
2030-2031: $2,400,000
10-team no-trade clause."
Via Renaud Lavoie
28 years old, 6 feet 1 inch tall, and 226 pounds, Mathieu Olivier is a forward who has recorded 21 points in 61 games this season, including 12 goals, and has also accumulated 113 penalty minutes.
In his NHL career, he has totaled 55 points in 229 games, along with 352 penalty minutes.
More details to follow.
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