Hot Take: Mathieu Olivier is the best fighter in the league.

[Skolman]

Wouldn't be surprised if there's a team out there this summer that gives him around 2.5 mil per.

 

[FerrisRox]

Took on Reaves is the correct term. It was a definite draw. The slip was mainly attributed to the fact Reavo hasn’t done this in a while. I personally think there is no current definitive top dog right now, but I would put his as 1A/B/C with D Lo and Reaves. I don’t think this fight adds or takes away from the rep he already had tbh

A draw?

I don't see how anyone could suggest Reaves didn't lose that tilt.

 

[thebigbea]

I want him to go with Tom Wilson

 

[Leafs87]

A draw?

I don't see how anyone could suggest Reaves didn't lose that tilt.

The take is pretty unanimous on the fights section of the board. The slip is where if you had to call a winner you give to Olivier but that slip was not due to a punch.

 

[57special]

For reference, he's about the same size as Rob Ray and Joey Kocur in their playing days. Tie Domi was even smaller.

6'2" 226 puts him closer to Bob Probert in size.(6'3" 230)

I ran into Probert a couple of times(off ice) when he was either at the end, or near the end of his playing days. He was a big man. I'm a hair over 6'... he was much taller than me. He did have on cowboy boots the one time, but i would've guessed a solid 6'4", at least. Every bit of 6'3", for sure.

Olivier is listed at 6'1" on some sites. Looks like a vg fighter, good power, balance, and technique. Doesn't have the greatest reach, which in this age of grabbing a sweater and tying one another up, is a disadvantage.

I don't know if Olivier is just having an excellent year, or if he is a legit player. Is on pace for 25-30 points. If he can keep that up, then he has to think about fighting less, as he has more value on the ice as a tough, but legit player. He doesn't need to be mixing it up with guys who score under 5 points/yr. I think his agent needs to take him aside and have a talk about what gets you paid in the league.

I would love him on my team.

 

[Sheppy]

I want him to go with Tom Wilson

Wilson wouldn't.

The take is pretty unanimous on the fights section of the board. The slip is where if you had to call a winner you give to Olivier but that slip was not due to a punch.

Hockeyfights.com has it as 49% for Olivier, 24% for Reaves and 27% for a draw.

I thought it was closer to a draw, personally.

 

[FerrisRox]

The take is pretty unanimous on the fights section of the board. The slip is where if you had to call a winner you give to Olivier but that slip was not due to a punch.

Gee, what a shocker, a Maple Leaf did well in a voting poll at HFBoards? That certainly proves it.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

Mcilrath is the better fighter, Olivier the better player

Wilson wouldn't.

Nor should he, he’s the 2nd leading goal scorer on the team

 

[Leafs87]

I ran into Probert a couple of times(off ice) when he was either at the end, or near the end of his playing days. He was a big man. I'm a hair over 6'... he was much taller than me. He did have on cowboy boots the one time, but i would've guessed a solid 6'4", at least. Every bit of 6'3", for sure.

Olivier is listed at 6'1" on some sites. Looks like a vg fighter, good power, balance, and technique. Doesn't have the greatest reach, which in this age of grabbing a sweater and tying one another up, is a disadvantage.

I don't know if Olivier is just having an excellent year, or if he is a legit player. Is on pace for 25-30 points. If he can keep that up, then he has to think about fighting less, as he has more value on the ice as a tough, but legit player. He doesn't need to be mixing it up with guys who score under 5 points/yr. I think his agent needs to take him aside and have a talk about what gets you paid in the league.

I would love him on my team.

To me he’s the best enforcer currently. I would say there’s multiple equal fighters in the league, but when you have a guy who can play regularly, contribute offensively and maintain physicality on every shift plus have that reassurance he can go when needed, you take that player on your team every day of the week.