Never drafted, Olivier made an impression while attending Predators Rookie Camp in 2018, and he earned his Preds contract after succeeding with Milwaukee of the AHL.
Olivier spent the majority of his previous campaign with the Admirals as well, posting 10 goals, 19 points and 95 penalty minutes in 56 games for last season's best AHL team. The 23-year-old remains on Nashville's radar again, and he could be called upon if the Preds are in search of another physical presence up front.
By the Numbers:
- Olivier was tied for 14th in the AHL in penalty minutes last season with 95.
- He tied for the AHL lead in fighting majors with nine as a rookie in 2017-18, and he scored the game-winning goal in Game 3 of Milwaukee's first round series vs. Iowa - the team's first playoff win since 2013 - while amassing 16 penalty minutes in five Calder Cup Playoff contests.
- Olivier spent five seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 2013-18, tallying 130 points (59g-71a) and 390 penalty minutes in 300 career games with Moncton, Shawinigan and Sherbrooke.
Fun Fact:
- Olivier was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, while his father, Simon, was playing for the Mississippi Sea Wolves of the ECHL. Olivier is believed to be the first player born in Mississippi to play in the NHL.
