The good (playoffs baby! The good news is that Bouchard is nimble for his size, plus he has excellent timing and awareness to eventually outmaneuver pressure and join the attack deep into enemy territory. Seller 100% positive. Here are the highlights showcasing his strengths from the 2018-19 season: Like any prospect, Bouchard also has areas he can improve on as he turns pro and continues to work on his game. Clearly, Button had some other agenda here ripping into Evan and comparing him to Griffin Reinhart, which is nothing short of comical. He’s also a natural powerplay quarterback. Always free! Card being sold is the actual card in the photos. But it was just his opinion which I disagree with completely (and often do), so take it with a grain of salt. Bear, who has been out since taking a puck to the helmet 15 days ago, skated on the right side of the third pairing at practice. According to Kur Leavins of the Edmonton Journal, Evan Bouchard has cracked the door open to make the Oilers roster to start the season and from most accounts, he’s looked good in camp. There were some names on that list that simply should not be there, unless you think a defenceman taken in the 4th rd out of Minnesota-Duluth who had 4 goals & 23 points, is a better prospect than the most recent 10th overall pick in Bouchard. At the time, he was viewed as a future Top pairing, offensive defenceman capable of quarterbacking the Powerplay for many years to come. Overall, he just needs more time to focus on being a complete defenceman because again, he’s already got the rest of his game figured out. $4.99 + $1.25 shipping. It was October of 2018, with the recently drafted Bouchard having been given a shot to make the jump directly to the NHL in oh-so-Oilers fashion. 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Offence is great but if you struggle defensively, you’re hurting your team and the coaching staff can’t fully trust you. Can you name the No. More of that is needed as he moves on but he’s starting to making progress. There were many people pushing for him to stay in the NHL full-time as a 19 yr old rookie, but ultimately the Oilers sent him back to the OHL. Calm & cool under pressure should not be confused with lackadaisical & disinterested. Cards being sold are from a smoke and pet free home. His top end speed is very good. Shipped with Canada Post Expedited Parcel. However, some line juggling against the Jets hints there might be good news for Bouchard on the horizon. With a defense. But the reality is, you have to be able to take care of your own zone first in the NHL as a young defenceman. Lowetide: Oilers rookie Evan Bouchard’s 2021 NHL debut — a shift-by-shift review. He became the first right shot defenceman the Oilers took in the 1st round in 11 years (Alex Plante). Emailed daily. According to Kur Leavins of the Edmonton Journal, Evan Bouchard has cracked the door open to make the Oilers roster to start the season and from most accounts, he’s looked good in camp. Welcome to the day after where we dive into what’s happening with the Oilers the day after a game. His feet are quick enough to maintain a tight gap while backskating, and his massive wingspan and long, active stick help limit the number of times an onrushing forward breezes past him. The Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens combined for 154 hits in two games, and on top of that we saw multiple scrums, numerous crosschecks and a healthy dose of verbal sparring. A high-end draft pick with a potential for elite offensive skill, specifically as a power play quarterback or point-producing NHLer, every bit of playing time Bouchard gets right now is critical. "It was definitely the craziest season that I've ever been a part of," Bouchard said last week. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. All Rights Reserved. Can you name the most recent NFL players from every first-round draft slot to make the Pro Bowl? The way I see it with Bouchard today is, he had a good game against some junior players and AHL players over the weekend. Edmonton Oilers prospect Dylan Holloway and Montreal Canadiens prospect Cole Caufield earned Stars of the Week honors in the Big Ten. Seems like a no-brainer to me. I can’t think of a poorer way to develop a guy in his draft plus 3 season? Carlson was so mature and poised for his age, he never seemed to get rattled. It’s why he is such a threat on the powerplay. 2 overall pick in every NFL Draft since 1991? It’s not easy to play defence in the NHL, especially as a teenager. He just needs to really focus on getting better in his own zone to be a successful NHL‘er and he knows that. 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GAME THREAD: Game 48/56 Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames Battle of Alberta takes place at Rogers Place tonight GAME PREVIEW: Game 47/56 Edmonton Oilers @ Winnipeg Jets Oilers put the whomp on Winnipeg with a 6-1 win on Monday. That’s not to say he’s not a good prospect or can’t get there quickly. That Bouchard has been able to play, and handle, a major load of minutes is also a good sign. He needs to get better in all facets of that part of the game. And when we had our chances, we capitalized. He has such great vision with his head always up he just reads the ice so well. The Edmonton Oilers got some good news on Sunday when defenseman Ethan Bear returned to practice. It’s Evan Bouchard time. Evan Bouchard – Uncle Evan is the young buck in this trio, but he might be the one with the brightest future in all aspects. It’s perfect for deflecting or throwing the goalie off altogether since it looks so non-chalant coming off his stick but has some real zip on it. Basically, he almost needs a complete overall of his defensive game. Evan Bouchard has one of the most impressive statistical profiles of any 2018 draft-eligible defencemen not named Rasmus Dahlin. Oilers defenseman. Barrie vs. Bouchard: Do Oilers Have Too Many Right-Handed D-Men? Craig Button, TSN’s chief draft analyst, feels Bouchard would be a good fit with the Red Wings. Even though somebody might not be in the starting lineup, depth is critical,” said Tippett. He did manage to get some NHL games in late in that 2nd year. If he were in Edmonton right now, he’d the best puck mover & passer on the team hands down. He got better in some areas as a prospect, but also has other areas he still needs to improve on as he turns pro. Game Day 12: Ottawa at Edmonton More than 27 months have passed since Evan Bouchard has played an NHL game. In the CHL Top prospects combine testing in 2018, he finished 2nd behind Noah Dobson as the fastest skater backwards ahead of guys like Ty Smith so that’s important as a defenceman. It was a busy year for the man they call “Bouch”, and that’s not counting the tough OHL playoffs he has yet to face. This in from Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer, Edmonton’s new lines and defence pairings, with Jesse Puljujarvi back on the top line, the Nitty Gritty Dirty Line of Tyler Ennis, Jujhar Khaira and Josh Archibald intact, Ethan B Bear back, and partnered with Evan Bouchard, who is slotted on the left side, and Gaetan Haas back on the ice. Considering the Edmonton Oilers are now 2-4 on the season, there’s some speculation that the team might do a little more line shuffling. Thank you for your interest in my listings and good luck with your bids. He is also fully capable of making that long stretch pass on the tape like he so often did with Formenton last 2 years, and will with McDavid in the future. He got a run of games when Ethan Bear was dealing with an injury and as per Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: “at this point it would likely take another injury for him to get back in the line-up.” The North division has been great and I was very excited. The Lagesson/Russell pair trotted out a 0% xGF%, which is...less than good. Please use photos to judge the condition of the card as I am not a professional grader. Can you name every NFL QB to throw 50 or more touchdowns at age 35 or older? Some of you call him Old Man. His top end speed is very good. When Evan Bouchard scored his first career NHL goal in a 4-1 Oilers win over the Washington Capitals at Rogers Place on October 25th, 2018, there is virtually no chance that the tenth overall pick in the 2018 draft thought it would be his last NHL game until February 2nd, 2021. Even if it is just for 25-40 games or so. His positioning needs work, how he attempts to block shots need work, how he attempts to box out guys and tie up their sticks need work. Evan Bouchard profile page, biographical information, injury history and news No matter what handle you choose, there’s no question that Edmonton Oilers’ defenceman Evan Bouchard can pass for a guy who is 25, maybe even 30 when that 5 o’clock shadow kicks in at 2 p.m. Evan Bouchard made his season debut for the Edmonton Oilers last night playing 16:55 and not a second of which did he look out of place. Relatively speaking, it was. To keep a team like that to one goal is a good sign for our club.” Rookie Evan Bouchard scored his first goal, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and an assist and the Oilers beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Thursday night. Bouchard does have good balance. ... Bouchard shows good speed, forcing Dadonov to alter... Keep reading in the app. This has been the biggest Oil fail this season. I think where he could improve is his first couple steps while accelerating. While Holland had good words about Bouchard’s progress and attitude, he noted that he was behind three more established right-shot defenders in Larsson, Barrie and Ethan Bear. As far as NHL comps go, I stated before he was drafted, after he was drafted and continue to make the comparison. Bouchard has decent speed when he gets going, but needs to work on his first step and acceleration. He has to work on his agility, and footwork. A highly intelligent all-around defenceman that plays with poise and can shift the pace of play in a multitude of ways. I prefer Dad. Bouchard‘s shot is elite NHL caliber. Defenseman Evan Bouchard broke camp with the Edmonton Oilers last month, but had a hard time actually getting into game action. If he does well again, great! He also has this unique hybrid of a shot/pass where he almost lobs the puck at the net, but with such precision and at the flick of the wrist. Good news: Evan Bouchard and Gaetan Haas latest Edmonton Oilers to head to Europe Back to video. He needs to be tougher to play against & attack the puck carrier more aggressively rather than just watching them dictate the play to him. Sodertalje of the Allsvenskan in Sweden announced that defenseman Evan Bouchard (Oilers) and goaltender Filip Gustavsson (Senators) have been recalled by their respective NHL clubs, ending their loan agreements. That seemed to work out ok for him. In fact, another bonafide NHL defenceman Alex Pietrangelo, got sent back to the OHL two straight seasons after being drafted and he turned out fine. He handles himself like a pro on and off the ice, nothing seems to rattle him. Let Dave Manson work with him defensively & help develop that side of the game. He’s going to play against similar if not a shade inferior opposition tonight. He excels at making that first pass on a breakout. His top end speed is very good. ), the bad (RNH at 5 on 5) and the ugly (where is Bouchard?) Bouchard’s skating is probably the biggest debate among pundits but in my opinion it is a strength. The Edmonton Oilers are hoping for big things out of defensive prospect Evan Bouchard. I see Evan Bouchard following a similar path and ultimately becoming a star in Edmonton just like those two, as long as the Oilers remain patient with him. Bouchard went on to play 45 games for the Knights in his draft+1 year, and scored 16 goals & 53 points. However, I’ve barely paid any attention to the other 3 … After the news that Oscar Klefbom was going to miss the 2020-21 NHL season due to a shoulder injury, the Edmonton Oilers had a massive hole to fill on the blue line. Nothing seems too big a task for him he just takes it all in stride. It was the right move in my opinion as I illustrated here. He gets such good torque on it and has a quick release. For reference, players who I consider to be “prospects” for this countdown are skaters who have played fewer than 50 NHL games and goaltenders who have played fewer than 25 NHL games. Evan Bouchard Rookie 2018-19 Upper Deck Synergy Rookies Red #83 RC Edmonton. Offensively, if put in the right situations, he could compete with Barrie’s career-high of 59pts in a season some day. He had a monster draft year in which he put up 25 goals & 87 points, albeit as a late 1999 birthday. Edmonton is now in a great situation in that their farm team the Bakersfield Condors really have something special going on there. EVAN BOUCHARD. The reality is, Evan Bouchard is a terrific offensive talent. To comment please do so via Twitter @TheOilKnight. Top Oilers prospect Evan Bouchard stars in his first AHL game as Condors dominate By Jonathan Willis Apr 23, 2019 19 The AHL is an extremely good league. Once he gets going he can really move. That explosiveness could certainly get better and could be an area of focus in off-season training. Condition is "Very Good". That being said, I thought Bouchard held his own in his try-out with Edmonton earlier in the year. It’s a real weapon. In London, he showed a bit more willingness to get physical, he took more penalties, and he showed more chippiness even after the whistle. Written By Sammi Silber. EDMONTON – Defender Evan Bouchard will play his first game of the season tonight as the Edmonton Oilers have a seven forwards and eleven defenders roster for the first time this season “We’re trying to get Bouchard into the line-up,” said head coach Dave Tippett. All the latest news, stats and analysis on Evan Bouchard, D for the Edmonton Oilers on SportsForecaster.com. @sammisilber. Could Evan Bouchard Make His Season Debut Tonight? Your #1 source for Oilers prospect news and updates. With less than half the Edmonton Oilers’ regular-season games remaining before playoffs, the team will have to start evaluating their prospects to see which ones could be moved to add pieces at the deadline. He is such a calming influence it was no surprise he became captain of the London Knights during his draft year. Bouchard, 21, who hadn’t seen game ice with the Oilers since he played seven games … He can settle things down defensively with the puck, and has the ability to bounce right back after he makes a bad play. Holland also acknowledged that it’s not ideal Bouchard isn’t playing as often as the team might like but that the defenseman looks good in practice and is in high spirits. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, How likely are Edmonton Oilers' youngsters Ryan McLeod, Evan Bouchard to see game action down the, Oilers Won’t Demote Evan Bouchard for Very Specific Reason, Oilers’ Prospect Updates: Bouchard, Benson, Kesselring & Holloway, Why Evan Bouchard needs to be in the lineup every. I like to call it the “Sauce-Shot“. Fans have been clamoring for defenseman Evan Bouchard to make his season debut on the blueline for the Edmonton Oilers. There’s an interesting conversation happening when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers and the future of a player like Tyson Barrie. In fact, you could argue he was fully capable of doing so this season despite getting sent back to the OHL. Data analyst Byron Bader of Calgary, creator of HockeyProspecting.com and an NHL draft consultant , ranks Bouchard as having a high probability of becoming an NHL star, and compares him favourably to d-man Dougie Hamilton, a current NHL offensive dynamo. 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