Earlier this season, when the Columbus Blue Jackets and right winger Mathieu Olivier began negotiating a contract extension, Olivier’s initial demand was that any new agreement include a minimum term of four years.

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 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.