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On YouTubeEdmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 18
Oilers Pundits and Fans Need to Ease Up on Evan Bouchard
It took just four games into the 2025-26 season for many to start ripping apart Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard. The 25-year-old had a horrendous showing versus the New York Islanders on Thursday night, highlighted by an ugly giveaway in the first period.
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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 17
Rough night for Evan Bouchard, Oilers giveaways everywhere, and a hat tip to Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
The Edmonton Oilers kicked off their five-game road trip with a win over the Rangers on Tuesday night, and now the task is to keep the good times rolling against the winless New York Islanders.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17
When Do the Oilers Reach a Breaking Point With Evan Bouchard?
Evan Bouchard isn’t going anywhere, nor should he. Still, at some point, the excuses have to stop. The idea that the Edmonton Oilers should accept the good with the bad is fair — but only to a point.
Edmonton Oilers News / ESPN / October 16
Bouchard vows to improve after mistake-filled loss 
Evan Bouchard had arguably one of the worst games of his NHL career in the Edmonton Oilers' loss at the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 12
The Evolution of Oilers’ Evan Bouchard From Power Play Maestro to Olympic Hopeful
The Edmonton Oilers‘ blueliner Evan Bouchard is one of those players who makes the game look deceptively simple. Give him the puck, and he’ll find a way to turn chaos into order.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 8
Scenes From Morning Skate: Extensions Change Game One Narrative
Take a deep breath, Oilers fans. After months of speculation, uncertainty, and endless contract talk, the cloud hanging over this team has finally lifted.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 7
Hurricanes reportedly planned to give Evan Bouchard offer sheet before defender extended with Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers weren’t going to lose any marquee restricted free agents this summer. On Monday, the Oilers managed to re-sign not just Jake Walman, but also Connor McDavid, ending what was a busy off-season for the team (barring Mattias Ekholm re-signing).
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 25
What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Oilers’ Evan Bouchard?
Evan Bouchard heads into the 2025–26 season as the Edmonton Oilers’ highest-paid defenceman and the fourth-highest-paid blueliner in the entire NHL, with the first year of his four-year contract paying $10.5 million annually, kicking in.
Edmonton Oilers News / Sporting News / September 24
Insider reveals Eastern Conference team that threatened Evan Bouchard offer sheet
Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman revealed that an Eastern Conference team threatened to place an offer sheet on Evan Bouchard.
NHL News / Oilersnation / September 24
Buying Atro Leppänen stock because of his elite puck skills
I won’t wax lyrical here about my intense study of preseason hockey. I’ll spare you. I didn’t watch live on Sunday because it interfered with my staunch religious beliefs (NFL football and my sad-sack New York Giants) and only chunks of each game afterward.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 23
Random Thoughts: Zach Hyman’s timeline, Evan Bouchard, and the Oilers extend Vasily Podkolzin
It has been one of those weeks where there’s a lot rattling around in my brain, so I figured a Random Thoughts post was in order to rid my mind of its delicious contents.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 10
Oilers’ Evan Bouchard ranked among NHL’s best defencemen
The top blueliner on the Edmonton Oilers’ roster continues to be recognized as one of the best rearguards in the game. On Wednesday, Daily Faceoff contributor Paul Pidutti released his list of the top 40 defencemen in the NHL heading into the 2025-26 season.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 8
Can Evan Bouchard Continue to Grow Without Paul Coffey on the Oilers Bench?
Last season, the Edmonton Oilers’ defence didn’t just play solid hockey—it helped drive the offence. From Evan Bouchard’s offensive game to steady production from veterans like Darnell Nurse and Mattias Ekholm, the blue line was firing on all cylinders.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 15
Bouchard Living Up to New Contract Hinges on Two Key Factors
Evan Bouchard enters the 2025-26 season with heightened expectations following the signing of his new, four-year, $42 million contract. Already elite on offense, better consistency on defense is expected.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 7
Do Hurricanes Have What Oilers Need in Suggested Bouchard Trade?
Former NHL defenceman James Wisniewski stirred debate this week by blasting the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to sign Evan Bouchard to a four-year, $10.5 million AAV contract.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 26
2024–25 Edmonton Oilers player grade: Evan Bouchard
It is strange to remember that just two seasons ago Evan Bouchard was essentially a third pairing defenceman. Prior to the acquisition of Mattias Ekholm, the Edmonton Oilers were seen as being careful with entrusting too much to Bouchard.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 13
Snubbed: Bouchard Left Off Voting List After Massive Extension
The Edmonton Oilers made a big decision this offseason by signing Evan Bouchard to a four-year, $10.5 million per season extension, partly to fend off a legitimate offer sheet threat from the Carolina Hurricanes.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 7
Oilers Have Bigger Problem Than a $10.5 AAV with Evan Bouchard
The Edmonton Oilers may have successfully kept Evan Bouchard in the fold with a new four-year, $42 million contract, but the way the deal came together should raise red flags about his future.
Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / June 30
Report: D Evan Bouchard signs four-year deal with Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed Evan Bouchard, locking up one of the league's most versatile defensemen for four years, multiple reports said Monday.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 30
Report: Oilers re-sign Evan Bouchard to four-year contract
A rising star is making northern Alberta his home for a few more years. According to multiple reports, the Edmonton Oilers have re-signed defenseman Evan Bouchard to a four-year contract extension.
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30
Oilers will reportedly use up most of their cap space to extend Evan Bouchard
As first reported by Cam Robinson of EliteProspects and later confirmed by TSN’s Chris Johnston, the Edmonton Oilers are putting the finishing touches on an extension for pending restricted free agent defenseman Evan Bouchard.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 19
‘I want to be here’: Oilers RFA Evan Bouchard on contract negotiations
A key member of the two-time defending Western Conference champions wants to stay in place, despite his current contract situation. During the team’s end-of-season media availability on Thursday, Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard was asked about any active negotiations between his camp and the team about a new contract.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / February 5
Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard has shocking rank for turnovers in NHL
Edmonton Oilers media and some fans have been extremely critical of Evan Bouchard this season, but new statistics from a top NHL analyst is putting major concerns around the defenceman to rest.
Edmonton Oilers News / House of Hockey / January 30
Evan Bouchard's expected contract amount from Edmonton Oilers reported
The statistics have him ranked as one of the league's best two-way blue-liners, but not everyone's buying in. Overall, though, he is a valuable player. What's a problem, though, is his future contract.
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