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Evan Bouchard Scouting Report

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Created: Oct. 2, 2023
Updated: Oct. 3, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Right Defense
Age when scouted: 23
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Oct. 20, 1999
Height: 6' 3 | 191 cm
Weight: 194 lbs | 88 kg
Drafted: 10 overall, 2018 round 1 (Logo of the Edmonton Oilers EDM)
Contract: $7,800,000 over 2 years (Cap hit: $3,900,000)
His compete and consistency improved steadily in (22/23) to the point he was logged a team high 23:00 TOI in playoffs. Proficient on the PP but the majority of his scoring came at ES. Shoots the puck with authority. Can beat goalies clean from distance. Big body but not punishing physically. A bumper at best. Average shot blocker. Uses his long reach and range to keep opponents to the perimeter. If his playoffs stats are the start of the next level he will be fun to watch and he's signed to a value contract - $3.9M through 24/25 - Playoff stats to end the season speak for themselves - 2-way / Transitional 'D' / PP QB - Top pairing is possible in time
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Edmonton OilersNHL8283240628
2021-22Edmonton OilersNHL811231431028
  • Compete/Consistency: 82
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 75
  • Hockey IQ: 79
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 95
  • Penalty Kill: 59
  • Power Play: 96
  • Physicality: 60
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 88
  • Shot: 96
  • Skating: 75
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality