Insider reveals asking price for Evan Bouchard on next contract

The Oilers signed defenseman Evan Bouchard to an incredible contract last summer of 2 years for $7.8 million which is way below what he is worth after the season he has had.

Bouchard's contract will be up at the end of the 2024-25 season which means he will likely be signing a massive extension next season.

Insider Jim Matheson reported that the asking Price will likely be around $10 million per year since defenseman Adam Fox signed for $9.5 million per year in 2022. There is also a high likelihood the cap will be going up to $95 million in 2025 which will give the Oilers more cap room.





The 24 year-old is having an phenomenal season as he sits 3rd for most points by a defensemen this season with 72 in 70 games, only behind Makar and Josi. While this has been the best year of his career, Bouchard has proven this year in not a fluke as he has put up 40 and 43 points in his last two seasons.