The Columbus Blue Jackets are expected to be active in the final days before the NHL Trade Deadline. While the hockey world waits on a potential move, the organ

In the midst of one of his best NHL campaigns, the Columbus Blue Jackets locked up forward Mathieu Olivier on a six-year deal on Wednesday.

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

Mathieu Olivier signed a 6-year, $18 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $3 million through the 2030-31 season. The 28-year-old forward could have been an unrestricted free agent after this season. He has 21 points (12 goals, nine assists) in 61 games.

We knew that a contract extension was imminent for Mathieu Olivier and the Blue Jackets. But did you think that the Blue Jackets’ depth player was going to sign a six-year contract with the Ohio formation?