Is Oilers' Evan Bouchard worth $10.5 million per season? He thinks so
As Edmonton Oilers fans watched the NHL's free-agency window open Tuesday with the team's roster shedding its skin with major departures at forward, at least they went to bed the previous night knowing the blue line was secured.
Evan Bouchard will be a big part of the plans for the two-time reigning Western Conference champions as they look to get over the Stanley Cup hump that's seen them fall short twice in a row to the Florida Panthers in the battle of the last two teams standing.
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