Player Profile: Evan Bouchard

Photo: Kevin Neufeld l Inside the Rink


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

ITR 40: Headed For A Repeat? Inside The Rink

Join Chris and Conrad as they get you up-to-date on the Stanley Cup Playoffs!
  1. ITR 40: Headed For A Repeat?
  2. ITR 39: Conference Finals
  3. ITR 38: Quenneville is a Duck
  4. ITR 37: Round Two
  5. ITR 36: Coaching Carousel

Discover more from Inside The Rink

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Matthew Buhrmann

Covering Cincinnati Cyclones l Student @uofcincy l @Mbuhrmann61 on X

Leave a Reply

Porter Martone 2025 Draft Profile

2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Porter Martone

The Scouting Report: Porter Martone of Peterborough, ON, is one of the prominent players available in the 2025 NHL Draft and is projected to be a top-five selection. Martone has been in the conversation for the first overall pick at different times this season, and with 37 goals and 98 points in 57 games with […]

Read More
NHL Playoff Preview: Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes with Line Combinations 5/28/2025

NHL Playoff Preview: Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes with Line Combinations 5/28/2025

NHL Playoff Preview: Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes with Line Combinations 5/28/2025

Read More

Edmonton Oilers Playoff Thoughts: Round 3, Game 4

Over the last few years, it’s been a running joke for Edmonton Oilers fans that an afternoon game is always a guaranteed loss for the team. A 6-1 victory is certainly no joke, however. At the same time, people were perplexed that the NHL would give a Conference Final game a 1 pm Mountain Time/3 […]

Read More