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 for the foreseeable future.
Olivier signed a six-year, $18 million extension Wednesday, a deal that keeps the valuable forward and respected tough guy under contract through the 2030-31 NHL season at a bargain salary cap hit of $3 million annually.
Via ESPN.com