2024-25 Player Review: Mathieu Olivier is Terrifying

Jan 16, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) watches the puck after shooting it in the third period at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. Mandatory Credit: Samantha Madar/USA TODAY Network via Imagn ImagesIt’s always fun to have a story like Mathieu Olivier. First Mississippi born NHL player, undrafted guy who worked his way onto an NHL team and earned the big multi-year contract. It’s clear from every interaction with the media that the well-spoken Olivier has become a central figure in the locker room and is highly valued by this organiziation. Following the summer tragedy he stepped into a leadership role and produced on the ice. Oh, and he’s also the most terrifying fighter in the game today.

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