2018 Draft: 1st pick: Evan Bouchard (D) - Signs ELC

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Evan Bouchard at eliteprospects.com

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[LastWordArmy]

Scouting Report

Evan Bouchard Scouting Report: 2018 NHL Draft #11

 

[McAsuno]

The flames would've been able to draft Dobson or Wahlstrom, ahahahahaha too baaaad.

 

[Laineux]

I admit that I have little idea about the player, but his offensive production in the OHL seems insane for a defenceman.

Someone who knows him better, where do you think he is next year and how far from NHL?

 

[MettleMcOiler]

Welcome to Edmonton!

 

[Zaddy]

Sure hope he can figure out his skating and defensive game and that Dobson doesn't become a better D than him.

At least he should be able to help out the transition game and PP.

Just hope Oilers don't rush him.

 

[oXo Cube]

I was first in line on the bash @nexttothemoon train, but holy shit this is awesome lol

 

[dss97]

Nice pick!

 

[Zaddy]

 

[Mcnofool6110]

Draft: Dobson, we got Dobson over here!!
Bouchard: See, nobody cares

 

[voxel]

Oh look, a D who can make a breakout pass and is RH!

 

[KCC]

Can't complain. Checked off the boxes they needed.

 

[McFlyingV]

As much as I like Dobson, I think Bouchard is the better fit for us. Kid has a bomb from the point, solid 2-way game and size, and probably the best breakout pass in the draft. His skating isn't elite, but it also isn't bad.

 

[McDoused]

Happy we didnt draft smith. Wanted him or Dobson so I'm happy!

 

[Zaddy]

 

[rickysusedsht]

Finally got our RHD things are good again

 

[redgrant]

Seems like the consensus is dobson the better pick but Bouchard more ready.

Oilers short term thinking.

 

[Raab]

If guys wanted someone to compare Pronger to this is it. Best stretch pass in the draft. He needs to get a bit more physical and better foot speed but the skies the limit for this guy. Definitely projects as a top pairing Dman.

 

[Raab]

Double post

 

[Shizuka]

I didn't even think this kid, or Dobson, would be available (Wahlstrom either but given the exigencies in the D end because of terrible mismanagement / development, we needed the defense prospect more). RH - check; big shot - check; great passing - check; terrific vision on the breakouts - check. I don't like hearing about his slow boots but if he gets working on that first step quickness he might be alright. I trust Brock Otten from OHL Prospects and he has a nice writeup on the kid. Dare I say it, will he leapfrog some LD in the minors and get his 9 games this season? Maybe... just maybe. I don't know how much he has left to prove in junior but I doubt he'd be ready at the NHL level -- so clearly, that means he will at least get the audition, ugh.

 

[Captain Fantastic]

What position was Bouchard projected to go in the draft?

 

[TennisBalls]

What position was Bouchard projected to go in the draft?

5th ~

 

[dem]

Would have went Dobson.. but didn’t think Bouchard or Dobson would be available. I’ll take it.

I can’t believe the players available to us

 

[Soli]

Think Bouchard was the best projected fit for what we need. RHD with a great transition game with long passes or short outlets. PPQB with a heavy shot. Heavier boots than Bouchard and not as strong a puck rusher (although competent, wonder how much icetime had to do with him conserving energy).

Happy we got one of Bouchard or Dobson.

 

[McFlyingV]

McDavid's going to love this kids breakout pass. It is absolutely elite.