Evan Bouchard

Evan Bouchard

23-Year-Old DefensemanD
Edmonton Oilers
2022 Fantasy Outlook
It took longer than many expected for Bouchard to earn a full-time gig with the Oilers, but he ended up being worth the wait. The former No. 10 overall pick (2018) played in 81 games last year, finishing with a dozen goals and 43 points. Bouchard added 205 shots on goal, 80 hits and 112 blocks for good measure. Edmonton may be better off inserting Bouchard as their No. 1 power-play quarterback in place of Tyson Barrie in 2022-23, but Barrie is signed for two more years with a cap hit of $4.5 million and offers very little from a defensive standpoint, so Edmonton likely won't make that change. Bouchard should be able to generate enough production to be a worthy late-round fantasy pick regardless, but it may be another season or two before the true breakout arrives. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Oilers in July of 2018.
Collects two assists
DEdmonton Oilers
May 12, 2023
Bouchard notched two assists in a 4-3 loss to Vegas in Game 5 on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Bouchard has been held off the scoresheet just once through 11 outings in the 2023 playoffs. Not only has he been consistent, but he's also recorded six multi-point contests in that span, bringing him up to four goals and 17 postseason points this year. With Darnell Nurse (suspension) unavailable, Bouchard logged 27:21 of ice time Friday, which was up from an average of 19:40 over the first four games of the series. Nurse is eligible to return Sunday.
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2022–23 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    18:31
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    2:16
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:33
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2020–21
14:50
0:42
0:16
2021–22
19:48
1:20
1:40
2022–23
18:31
2:16
0:33
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Bouchard was quite clearly one of Edmonton's best six defenders a season ago, but for some reason he played just 14 games with the big club. He did manage five points in that brief span, but the Oilers' decision to not give Bouchard a substantial role is baffling. Oscar Klefbom will likely once again miss the upcoming season with a shoulder issue, but Edmonton doubled down by resigning Tyson Barrie and acquiring Duncan Keith from Chicago. Bouchard seems likely to earn a full-time gig this time around, but he's an offensive defenseman and Barrie has the quarterback role on Edmonton's No. 1 power-play unit locked up. Bouchard isn't going to have as much fantasy value as he probably should in 2021-22.
Bouchard spent all of 2019-20 in the minors, recording seven goals and 29 helpers in 54 outings with AHL Bakersfield. The right-shot blueliner's offense isn't in question, but at 21 years old, his overall game still has room for improvement. It'll likely be another year in the minors for Bouchard, who was loaned overseas to start 2020-21 before training camp opens in Edmonton. Dynasty managers will want to hold onto Bouchard -- the 10th overall pick from 2018 is only a year or two away from a full-time NHL gig, likely when Adam Larsson's contract expires at the end of the upcoming season.
Bouchard finished the 2018-19 season with AHL Bakersfield, collecting eight points in eight postseason contests. Prior to making his professional debut, Bouchard, 19, found the scoresheet 53 times in 45 games with the London Knights (OHL). The young blueliner should be ready to make the jump to the NHL in 2019-20 and will likely assume a top-4 role with an Oilers team desperately in need of offensive defensemen. Bouchard's fantasy value will be even more pronounced in dynasty formats considering his age and ceiling. If you're desperate, feel free to use a late draft pick on the youngster, but Bouchard will likely be available after most drafts, so keep that in mind when plotting out your 2019-20 strategy.
Less than a month after being selected 10th overall by the Oilers in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Bouchard signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the club. Bouchard lacks the elite skating ability required at the position, but it's something he is working to improve. On the plus side, Bouchard owns a massive shot and possesses NHL-ready size (6-foot-2, 190 lbs) and offensive skills, racking up 87 points -- 25 goals and 62 assists -- over 67 games with OHL London last season. The 18-year-old may require some time in the minors to polish his game, but he could be a useful dynasty piece.
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Cashes in on power play
DEdmonton Oilers
May 10, 2023
Bouchard scored a power-play goal on three shots and added five hits in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.
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One of each in Saturday's win
DEdmonton Oilers
May 6, 2023
Bouchard scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.
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No slowing down
DEdmonton Oilers
May 3, 2023
Bouchard provided two power-play assists and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1.
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Dishes two assists
DEdmonton Oilers
April 29, 2023
Bouchard notched two assists and two hits in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Kings in Game 6.
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Nabs power-play helper
DEdmonton Oilers
April 25, 2023
Bouchard logged a power-play assist and four hits in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Kings in Game 5.
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