Bouchard is part of the young core Edmonton wants to build around McDavid; the cap arrangement aims to keep him alongside McDavid and Draisaitl while improving depth.

Bouchard is part of Edmonton’s high-salaried core, with his cap hit and evolving role shaping McDavid's contract outlook and the Oilers’ cap strategy.

Bouchard’s rising two-way game and power-play presence boost Edmonton’s fantasy upside; he’s a key source of offense from the blue line and PP2 potential if PP1 holds.

Bouchard epitomizes fantasy value: top power-play contributor with high point totals despite defensive liability in real hockey. Rebound potential after a down year hinges on PP workload and continued chemistry with the Oilers’ star trio.

Bouchard’s ascent is a blueprint for a modern defenseman: elite PP1 usage, strong five-on-five presence, and the rare ability to drive offense from the back end. He’s a top target in fantasy leagues expecting Oilers’ power-play rhythm to carry heavy point totals.