Evan Bouchard Signs Contract with Edmonton Oilers

Two-Year Deal Worth $7.8 Million

Evan Bouchard, a defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers, has signed a two-year contract worth $7.8 million, the team announced on August [date]. The deal carries an average annual value of $3.9 million.

Contract Details

The contract includes a signing bonus of $7,800,000. Bouchard will earn $3,900,000 in the first year of the deal and $3,900,000 in the second year.

Bouchard's cap hit for the 2023-24 season will be $3.9 million.

Career Statistics

Bouchard, 23, has played four seasons in the NHL, all with the Oilers. He has recorded 16 goals and 65 assists in 182 regular season games.

In the 2022 playoffs, Bouchard had 2 goals and 5 assists in 16 games.

Conclusion

The signing of Bouchard is a significant move for the Oilers, who have been looking to improve their defense. Bouchard is a young, talented defenseman who is still developing, and he is expected to play a key role for the Oilers in the upcoming seasons.