Evan Bouchard just signed a 4-year deal to stay with the Edmonton Oilers, and the numbers prove it’s a bargain. In today’s episode, host Nick Zararis breaks down why Bouchard is one of the best defensemen in the NHL, how his connection with Connor McDavid transforms the Oilers’ offense, and why his postseason numbers are being overlooked. Bouchard is one of the game's best and is integral to the Oilers contender status

0:00 Evan Bouchard signs with Oilers

3:11 Offensive defensemen are valuable inefficiency

7:16 Bouchard's impact outweighs occasional mistakes

11:52 McDavid-Bouchard pairing dominates minutes

16:28 Bouchard's impressive playoff performance stats

21:04 Offense more valuable than defense for defensemen

24:36 Ranking top NHL defensemen, Bouchard 5th-8th

Why Evan Bouchard Is a Top-5 Defenseman in the NHL and the Edmonton Oilers got a steal
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