Oilers analyst projects salary for Evan Bouchard and Jake Walman
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Ryan Hall
March 21, 2025 (9:38 PM)
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NHL writer Dom Luszczysyn has projected what the future contracts will look like for Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard and Jake Walman.
This projection shows the breakdown of every defenseman in the Edmonton Oilers currently and what they may make within the next contract with Evan Bouchard projected at $11.7 million per season.
Oilers defensemen contracts right in line with rumors
Bouchard's contract extension has been rumored for several months on what the number may look like when the season is over, and he will become an unrestricted free agent.
Numbers have been mentioned between $10 million and $12 million per season which would be right in line with what Dom's view.
There is a slight possibility that the Oilers may offer less money as Bouchard's numbers have not been as flattering as they were last year as he had 82 points in 81 games.
Bouchard has seen an uptick in his numbers as of late as through the last five games he has four points and throughout this season he has played 68 games, scored thirteen goals with 41 assists for 54 points and is a + 19.
Walman been a welcome addition to the Oilers
As for Walman, his addition to the Oilers blue line has been great as he has fit nicely
into their top 4 and has played six games, with two assists for +4 Anne played on average 22 minutes and two seconds of ice time.
Walman currently has one year left on his deal holding a cap hit of $3.4 million per season and will be an unrestricted free agent in the 2026-27 season.
It's safe to say that the Oilers will likely find a way to sign him long term as many feel he has been a steal at the deadline.
Strong defense always wins championships, and the Oilers defence looks much stronger now than it did prior to the trade deadline.
If the Oilers go on another long cup run and potentially win the cup this year, both Bouchard and Walman will likely see significant paydays when their contracts are up.
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