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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 / Oilersnation / September 4

Priming Game: How much does Evan Bouchard mean to the Oilers?

One of the most common questions I got from hockey fans and even non-hockey fans this past summer was whether or not defenceman Evan Bouchard is worth his new four-year, $42 million contract.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Oilers News & Rumours: Lysell Trade, Skinner Speaks, Bouchard

The Edmonton Oilers are going to be a team to watch this season for several reasons. Firstly, they are coming off their second straight Stanley Cup Final loss and will have even more motivation to push for their first championship since 1990.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 16

5 Random Thoughts ahead of the 2025–26 Oilers Season

With the offseason dragging on and my brain running on vibes, coffee, and mid-summer Kool-Aid excitement, I figured now’s the perfect time to throw out a few random Edmonton Oilers thoughts about the season ahead.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 15

Evan Bouchard lands 10th on NHL Network’s ranking of league’s best defencemen

On Wednesday, NHL Network continued its offseason rankings with its list of the league’s Top 20 Defencemen. Compiled by NHL producers and analysts, Edmonton Oilers blueliner Evan Bouchard came in tenth.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 15

Examining Evan Bouchard’s Hall of Fame Potential, and the Road to Get There

Once Duncan Keith is officially inducted later this year, the Hockey Hall of Fame will have ten former Edmonton Oilers (eleven if you count Jacques Plante’s season with the WHA Oilers in 1974-75) — and many years from now, at least two more from the current squad are sure to join them.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 13

Former NHLer Argues Odd Olympic Choice Ahead of Oilers’ Bouchard

Former NHL defenseman Jordan Schmaltz has ignited a debate among fans by suggesting Drew Doughty — not Edmonton Oilers blueliner Evan Bouchard — should get the nod for Team Canada at the 2026 Olympics.

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 / NHL Trade Talk / August 4

Bowman Breaks Silence on Bouchard Heat and Massive Extension

Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman is pushing back against what he sees as unfair criticism directed at star defenseman Evan Bouchard. Speaking on the 100% Hockey podcast, Bowman praised Bouchard’s poise and impact after the blueliner signed a four-year, $10.5 million AAV extension this offseason.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 1

McDavid, Hyman, Nugent-Hopkins, and Bouchard invited to Hockey Canada Orientation Camp

Hockey Canada has invited four members of the Edmonton Oilers to the National Teams Orientation Camp in preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 1

Oilers’ McDavid, Hyman, Nugent-Hopkins, and Bouchard invited to Hockey Canada Orientation Camp

Hockey Canada has invited four members of the Edmonton Oilers to the National Teams Orientation Camp in preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 1

Evan Bouchard’s second-straight breakout year earns big pay raise: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

Welcome to my annual player review series, where I dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player-by-player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 31

Have the Oilers actually improved this offseason?

Few teams have experienced as much movement this offseason as the Edmonton Oilers. After two consecutive Stanley Cup Finals losses, it was expected that management would make some adjustments, but most fans probably hoped those changes would focus on the goaltending.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 20

Best Oilers Goals of 2024-25: Evan Bouchard dances through the Senators

Who doesn’t love a good end-to-end rush? We’ve already covered Connor McDavid’s goal against Utah and all the last-minute postseason heroics, but no goal during the 2024-245season was prettier than Evan Bouchard’s coast-to-coast marker against the Ottawa Senators.

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 / Oilersnation / July 11

Canada 2026 Olympic Roster Projections: Evan Bouchard in the lineup after ‘snubbing’ at 4 Nations Face-Off

The Edmonton Oilers are going to be well-represented at the 2026 Olympic Games in Milano-Cortina. With NHL players participating in the Olympics for the first time in over a decade, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are among the handful of star players who will be making their debuts on international hockey’s biggest stage.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

Oilers News & Rumours: Bouchard Offer Sheet Scare, Nurse, McDavid

The Edmonton Oilers haven’t been overly active this offseason, but after another loss in the Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers, it was evident they needed to make some changes as they try to push for their first championship since 1990.

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

Report: Hurricanes threatened to offer sheet Oilers’ Evan Bouchard

The Carolina Hurricanes had plans of making what could have been the biggest splash of the NHL’s 2025 offseason. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thoughts podcast, the Hurricanes were threatening the Edmonton Oilers with an offer sheet for defenseman Evan Bouchard, who would have become a restricted free agent on July 1.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Edmonton Oilers Extend Evan Bouchard to 4-Year Contract

The Edmonton Oilers and No. 1 defenceman Evan Bouchard have agreed to a contract: four years with a $10.5 million cap hit. Oil Country is getting the 25-year-old on an affordable salary through the 2028–29 campaign.

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.

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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 / House of Hockey / January 30

Bouchard's expected contract amount from Oilers reported

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.

Oilers Trading Evan Bouchard Could Solve Future Cap Issues

Evan Bouchard and Corey Perry among four Oilers named to London Knights Quarter-Century team

Oilers Quick Hits: Klingberg Debut, Bouchard Snub, Skinner Return

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