Nashville Predators trade Mathieu Olivier for fourth-round pick

Trade season has begun for the Nashville Predators.

On Thursday, they dealt forward Mathieu Olivier to the Columbus Blue Jackets for the Toronto Maple Leafs' fourth-round pick (122nd overall) in the upcoming NHL Draft.

Olivier, 25, had three goals and four assists over 48 games spanning three seasons with the Predators. He also posted 88 penalty minutes.

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Olivier debuted with the Predators in 2019-20. He also had 19 goals and 23 assists in 156 games with the Milwaukee Admirals.

The Predators have seven picks in the draft, which begins July 7 in Montreal, including the 17th overall pick in the first round.

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