The Edmonton Oilers and Evan Bouchard came to an agreement on a massive four-year contract extension that will keep the standout defenseman with the organization through the 2028–29 season. According to Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects,

The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed Evan Bouchard, locking up one of the league's most versatile defensemen for four years, multiple reports said Monday. TSN reported the contact extension is valued at $42 million.

The Edmonton Oilers on Monday signed veteran defenseman Evan Bouchard, 25, to a four-year contract, according to multiple reports, avoiding free agency with one of their most valued blueliners who helped the club to back-to-back Western Conference titles.