Evan Bouchard contract ask raised by massive Jakob Chychrun extension

Chychrun is having a career season with the Capitals, currently at 18 goals and 43 points through 65 games. That's far below Evan Bouchard, and perhaps surprising that Chychrun was able to command that level of salary.

However, Chychrun has solidified himself as a key piece to a great Captials blue line and the salary cap rising allows the player to command more salary.

Evan Bouchard will soar past Jakob Chychrun contract value

In comparison, Evan Bouchard has had a much better career season of 82 points, and is even having a better year offensively with 55 points this year.

Bouchard's much higher offensive stats and incredible playoff success gives him even more reason to ask for a salary significantly higher than Chychrun.

According to recent projections from Sportsnet's Luke Fox, Bouchard's expected value could be somewhere around $10M. Considering this contract extension from Chychrun, that value could be boosted above 10M now.

Bowman knows he must squeeze in another superstar salary on the back end (somewhere in the $10-million range?) for Bouchard, which is partly why St. Louis's offer sheets for Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway were successful.

- Luke Fox

Hopefully the Oilers will be able to get Bouchard signed long term to keep the talented puck moving defenceman as part of the team, preferably on the most team friendly contract possible.