Evan Bouchard (Perry Nelson-Imagn Images)EDMONTON – Talent and the City of Champions go hand-in-hand.
Just look at the Edmonton Oilers' history—Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, and Paul Coffey are the tip of the iceberg regarding the ice-level skill of this Alberta squad.
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Current Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl lead the new wave of talent to wear the Copper and Blue. However, one misunderstood defender needs to be recognized as a valuable member of the team who shouldn’t be going anywhere, ever.
Evan Bouchard is an elite offensive talent. He can also be a fantastic defender (particularly his stick work).
But it doesn’t stop there.
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As the Oilers and Dallas Stars prepare to lock horns on Wednesday night in Texas, it’s a good time to highlight the contributions of Bouchard over his playoff career.
Bouchard averages 1.09 points per game in the playoffs. During the regular season, he averages 0.69. That’s an increase of 0.4 points per game in the postseason.
According to NHL Public Relations, this is the highest point increase per game for any skater in NHL history.
This should cement Bouchard’s place on the Oilers team for years, no matter the financial cost. The benefits of Bouchard greatly outweigh the drawbacks.
Welcome to the Bouchard revenge tour.
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