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Nashville, Tenn. (January 18, 2021) - Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the team has recalled forward Mathieu Olivier from its taxi squad. Nashville also has recalled defenseman Ben Harpur to its taxi squad from Chicago (AHL).

Olivier, 23 (2/11/97), made his season debut for the Predators in Saturday's 5-2 win over Columbus, recording a game-high six hits and a +1 rating in 11:58 of ice time.
Harpur, 26 (1/12/95), skated in seven games for the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals last season after being acquired by the Predators in February. The 6-foot-6, 223-pound blueliner has played in 103 career NHL contests, all with the Ottawa Senators, recording seven points (1g-6a) and 79 penalty minutes.

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