Preds Acquire Toronto's Fourth-Round Pick from Columbus

Nashville, Tenn. (June 30, 2022) - Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the team has acquired the Toronto Maple Leafs' fourth-round pick (122nd overall) in the 2022 NHL Draft from the Columbus Blue Jackets for forward Mathieu Olivier.

Olivier, 25 (2/11/97), made his NHL debut with the Predators in 2019-20 and went on to appear in 48 games with the team over parts of three seasons, tallying seven points (3g-4a) and 88 penalty minutes. At the AHL level, he posted 42 points (19g-23a) in 156 games with the Milwaukee Admirals from 2018-22.
The Predators now own seven picks in the 2022 NHL Draft, which will be held July 7-8 in Montreal. Nashville holds one first-round pick (17th overall); two third-round picks (82nd and 84th overall); two fourth-round picks (114th and 122nd overall); one fifth-round pick (146th overall); and one seventh-round pick (210th overall).