"Evan Bouchard is a defensive liability": EDM fans react to $42M Oilers D-man's 17 points in 13 games rally after distraught start

NHL: Edmonton Oilers at Seattle Kraken - Source: Imagn
EDM fans react to $42M Oilers D-man's 17 points in 13 games rally after distraught start - Source: Imagn

Edmonton Oilers fans on social media reacted to defenseman Evan Bouchard for his strong bounce-back after a difficult start to the season.

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Bouchard has emerged as one of the most in-form players for the Oilers, accumulating 17 points (three goals and 14 assists) with a +11 rating over his last 13 games.

Evan Bouchard, currently signed to a four-year, $42 million contract, has racked up 27 points through five goals and 22 assists in 29 games this season.

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Here's how fans on X (formerly called Twitter) reacted to Bouchard's recent performance. One tweeted:

"Still a liability for defense which makes him way overpaid."
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Another chimed in:

"Bouchard is a defensive liability."

Here are some of the other top reactions on X:

"Trade him while he’s worth something," a third fan wrote.
"Without a doubt canadas 2nd best natural RD I can’t believe we are having discussions on whether he should be on the team or not," one X user opined.
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"Love the cherry pick stats. Bouchard's offense is never in question. His D zone play leaves much to be desired," another said.
"Now start lobbying for RNH to be added to Olympics, Bob. He’s in the top 5 in the NHL in improved points from last year. He’s an elite swiss army knife that has chemistry on McDavid’s wing and he makes 97 so happy with Hyman. another chimed in.
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Evan Bouchard has five points in the last two wins for Oilers

Evan Bouchard has been on fire for the Edmonton Oilers in their last two wins. In the 9-4 victory over the Kraken, Bouchard contributed three points, and in Sunday’s 6-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets, he racked up two more, totaling five points as the Oilers ride a two-game winning streak.

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The Oilers fans will hope to see Bouchard continue the same level of performance when the team faces the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. The puck at Rogers Place drops at 9 p.m. ET.

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