MATHIEU OLIVIER MOVED TO COLUMBUS
The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired winger Mathieu Olivier from the Nashville Predators for a fourth-round draft pick in 2022 (No. 122 overall).
What does it give the Columbus Blue Jackets
For Columbus, Olivier should add more of a physical dimension to the lineup. He could carve out a role on the fourth line in 2022-23. However, was a fourth-round draft pick too high of a price to pay for him?
What does it give the Nashville Predators
For Nashville, adding a second draft pick in Round 4 this year in exchange for a grinder type like Olivier appears to be solid asset management on GM David Poile's part. The pick will be 122nd overall this year.
Fantasy impact
There is no fantasy impact here, as Olivier will mostly be a role player for the Blue Jackets.
Player focus
Nashville Predators
Draft pick - Round 4(122) in 2022