Player Profile: Evan Bouchard

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Evan Bouchard, a 24-year-old right-handed defenseman, was born on October 20, 1999, in Oakville, Ontario. He stands at 6’3 and weighs 194 pounds. Growing up in Ontario, he played junior hockey for the Oakville Rangers (SCTA), Oakville Blades (OJHL), and London Knights (OHL). In the 2018-2019 season, he served as the Captain of the London Knights (OHL), scoring 74 points (20 goals, 54 assists) that season.

Evan Bouchard Stats & Salary Cap

Selected 10th by Edmonton Oilers in 1st Round of 2018 Draft

In the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Bouchard was selected 10th overall by the Edmonton Oilers. He later moved up to the Bakersfield Condors (AHL affiliate), tallying 36 points in 54 games during the 2019-2020 season. After a 23-game stint with Södertälje SK in the HockeyAllsvenskan League, he returned to Edmonton and has since been a key player. Over the last 5 years, Bouchard has achieved 41 goals, 130 assists, and a remarkable plus-minus rating of +43 in 265 games. Notably, he is known for his impact on the Oilers’ power play, showcasing his formidable “Bouch bomb” slap shot, one of the hardest in the NHL.

During the 2024 NHL Playoffs, Bouchard contributed significantly to the Edmonton Oilers’ deep run to the Stanley Cup Final. Despite the team’s 2-1 loss in a heartbreaking Game 7, Bouchard made history by surpassing his Assistant Coach, Paul Coffey’s record for the most assists by a defenseman in NHL Playoff history. Throughout the past season, he was mainly on the top D-pairing alongside Mattias Ekholm and integrated as the only D-man into the top power-play unit with McDavid, RNH, Hyman, and Draisaitl.

Awards:

OGC-16 Most Goals
OGC-16 Most Points
OHL Champion
U17 WHC All-Star Team
U17 WHC Gold Medal
U17 WHC Most Points by Defenseman
OHL First All-Star Team
OHL Most Outstanding Defenseman (Max Kaminsky Trophy)
2024 NHL Playoffs Most Points by Defenseman

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