Evan Bouchard (born October 20, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing as a prospect to the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,682,501 1.13% of cap space.
It also gave him a chance to show off his patented “Bouch Bomb” which registered at 103 MPH in the hardest shot competition.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Edmonton Journal, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.The next issue of Edmonton Journal Headline News will soon be in your inbox.Bouchard will likely never be an elite defender, but as long as he’s “good enough” he should have a long NHL career. March 2020 – Bouchard has had an impressive rookie pro season for the Condors of the AHL. In the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Bouchard was selected 10th overall by the Oilers. Please try again© 2020 Edmonton Journal, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Amateur Teams: London Knights. Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Evan Boucher, 2002-04-03 Ottawa, ON, CAN Canada. The numbers are there to justify selecting him anywhere outside of the top-3.
Many were tired of watching these young kids forced into roles they weren’t absolutely ready for.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Bouchard was recently added to the Edmonton Oilers expanded playoff roster, though the odds of him dressing in an actual playoff game are slim barring injuries. As a result, it’s likely that Bouchard will get drafted higher than more skilled defensemen like Quinn Hughes and Ty Smith.What makes Bouchard so appealing is that he plays a style that can easily be transitioned to the pro game. ‘Elite’ Evan Bouchard impressing early September 8, 2019, 4:06 PM | Zach Laing In drafting Evan Bouchard in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft 10th overall, the team took a player who they knew would be a contributor for a long time. More Bouchard Pages.
I think there’s reason to believe he can.In seven NHL games last year, Bouchard showed well despite playing a heavily sheltered 12 minutes. In turn, he went back to the London Knights of the OHL where he ripped it up scoring 53 points in 45 games — an NHLe of 31 points.Woodcroft said Bouchard has that goal in mind of making the Oilers.Copyright © 2020 The Nation Network Inc.He was named the Most Outstanding Defenceman in the league and was a first-team all-star. Known for his strong offensive instincts in major junior, it was clear what Bouchard needed to work on in the minors – the defensive side of his game. Specifically, the focus was on puck retrievals, gap control and an overall improvement in defensive intensity and awareness. His elite offensive abilities shone. That's the kind of player old-school scouts love. Bouchard is an incredible talent and could be closer to the NHL than some others in this draft class.Not only did Evan Bouchard lead all draft eligible defensemen in production this season, he led all CHL defenders - regardless of age - in points per game played.Evan Bouchard has two things working for him that will get him drafted higher than some suspect - he’s a right-handed shot and he’s the size most NHL GMs like to see from a defender. RD Mike Green is also a UFA. Add that to the fact that he is a smart player that produces at an elite level and you’ve got a prospect that is bound to be selected incredibly high on draft day. Evan Bouchard Stats by Elite Prospects | Evan Bouchard Advanced Stats by : Active Contract Signing Team Signing Date July 17, 2018 Agent David Gagner.
Bouchard will likely never be an elite defender, but as long as he’s “good enough” he should have a long NHL career. https://thehockeywriters.com/edmonton-oilers-evan-bouchard-defence Bouch has improved in all those areas the last couple years so shouldn’t have a problem holding his own. Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Evan Bouchard, 1999-10-20 Oakville, ON, CAN Canada. Enter prized prospect Evan Bouchard. For fans, it was a breath of fresh air. He didn’t only stand out among the draft eligible players this year, he was among the best defensemen in the entire CHL.Bouchard is a late-1999 born player, so he has already played three seasons of junior hockey. Pronunciation: \EH-vuhn BOO-shard\ More bio, uniform, draft, salary info