The Blue Jackets would benefit immensely from keeping Olivier as a key part of their lineup while their young core develops. He not only provides 15–20 points while playing significant minutes but also adds much-needed protection for the team’s rising stars.

Toronto Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves and Mathieu Olivier of the Columbus Blue Jackets traded heavy punches in the opening minutes of Wednesday's tilt.

Reaves dropped the gloves with Olivier less than two minutes into the first period of the Leafs' loss Wednesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer Ryan Reaves and Columbus Blue Jackets heavyweight Mathieu Olivier must have locked eyes prior to puck drop, because less than 90 seconds into Wednesday's game, the two dropped gloves and began circling one another.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves entered his first fight of the year, squaring off against Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier early in the first period of Wednesday’s game.