Mathieu Olivier RW CBJ Wed 1/20/21 3:27 PM
Mathieu Olivier
RW CBJ
Olivier was reassigned to Nashville's taxi squad Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Olivier has been shuffling up and down from the taxi squad in the early going, but the 23-year-old winger has dressed for two of Nashville's first three games. It wouldn't be surprising to see him moved back onto the active roster before long.
Mathieu Olivier RW CBJ Sun 1/17/21 1:36 PM
Mathieu Olivier
RW CBJ
The Predators reassigned Olivier to the taxi squad Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The 23-year-old suited up in Saturday's game against the Blue Jackets, recording one shot and a plus-1 rating in 11:58 of ice time. Olivier made his presence felt in the game, dishing six hits and recording two blocks, so he could earn another shot with the 23-man roster again soon. Expect Olivier to spend his time between the taxi squad and main roster for the 2021 season.
Mathieu Olivier RW CBJ Sat 1/16/21 6:03 PM
Mathieu Olivier
RW CBJ
The Predators recalled Olivier from the taxi squad Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
The transaction makes Olivier eligible to make his season debut in Saturday's game against the Blue Jackets. The 23-year-old played eight NHL games last season, recording an assist and six shots on net.
Mathieu Olivier RW CBJ Wed 12/4/19 11:11 AM
Mathieu Olivier
RW CBJ
Olivier was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
The Admirals are in action Friday versus AHL Iowa while the Predators don't play until Saturday's matchup with New Jersey, so this could just be a temporary change of scenery for Olivier in order to get him some extra ice time. The health of Mikael Granlund (lower body) will likely determine whether Olivier suits up against the Devils.
Mathieu Olivier RW CBJ Sat 11/23/19 11:31 PM
Mathieu Olivier
RW CBJ
Olivier posted an assist and two hits in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Olivier rushed in against Jordan Binnington on a breakaway, and it appeared Colton Sissons was there to tap in the rebound. Officially, it's an assist that gets Olivier on the scoresheet for the first time in the NHL. He's added five hits and two shots on goal in three games while playing limited minutes on the fourth line.
Mathieu Olivier RW CBJ Mon 11/18/19 11:53 AM
Mathieu Olivier
RW CBJ
The Predators recalled Olivier from AHL Milwaukee on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The Predators inked Olivier to a two-year deal in May, and he's performed well to start the year with seven points through 17 AHL games. The 22-year-old -- who wasn't drafted -- likely tops out as a bottom-six forward at the top level, and he's being brought up to serve as depth after the Predators sent Miikka Salomaki to Milwaukee. Olivier could make his NHL debut Tuesday against the Jets.
Mathieu Olivier RW CBJ Wed 5/1/19 5:00 PM
Mathieu Olivier
RW CBJ
Olivier inked a two-year, entry-level contract with the Predators on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Olivier didn't produce eye-popping numbers in the AHL this season, notching four goals and 12 points in 54 games, but the Predators don't expect him to develop into an offensive force, and are likely far more interested in what he might be able to bring to the table as a bottom-six grinder. The 22-year-old American will undoubtedly spend the majority of the 2019-20 campaign in the minors, and he'll never produce much offense at the NHL level, so there's no reason for fantasy owners to have him on their radars.