Player Discussion Evan Bouchard

[Gunnersaurus Rex]

Comparisons to Makar are ridiculous. He's not at that level.
One PPG season doesn't define him. The Oilers need to learn from their past mistakes and not award long term contracts off one good year.
His comparables are Theodore, Sergachev, Chabot or Dobson. That would place him in the $7.5-8.5 Mill range.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Comparisons to Makar are ridiculous. He's not at that level.
One PPG season doesn't define him. The Oilers need to learn from their past mistakes and not award long term contracts off one good year.
His comparables are Theodore, Sergachev, Chabot or Dobson. That would place him in the $7.5-8.5 Mill range.

Hey Jimmi, do you care to jump in and explain to us all how Bouchard is on the same level as Makar and Hughes and how I am an idiot for predicting this play from Bouchard?

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

I think he's just entering the next stage in his growth.

Teams have identified him and are attacking him hard as a point of weakness.
I think he'll come around and adapt.

See I don't. Currently I do think he is playing much below his standard/ability and I do expect progression from Bouchard this season. He's a good hockey player, that said I don't think he's an elite guy.

Like you said teams have figured him out by pressing him and I just don't think he has the athletic ability to adapt enough. I think he also processes the game too slow which is why the turnovers are coming into play so often. (offensively as well)

Bouchard's best attribute is a booming shot. He's a great PP guy and benefits from playing with Mcdavid and Drai. (Just like Barrie did)