Evan Bouchard, the Edmonton Oilers’ 10th overall pick in the 2018 NHL entry draft, will likely be getting his first look as a full time NHL player this season. With the trading away of Ethan Bear opening up a spot on the right side there is now a spot there for him. That spot is Bouchard’s to take and run with.
Bouchard will be starting as the 3rd pairing right defenseman this season. After being on the COVID taxi squad last season, it will be nice to see him in the lineup full time to see what he can do.