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.

Mathieu Olivier has set career highs, bolstered his fighting reputation and earned a six-year deal from the Blue Jackets worth $18 million.

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier signed a six-year, $18 million contract extension on Wednesday. Olivier, 28, was in line to be an unrestricted free agent after this season. The contract will run through the 2030-31 campaign.