Edmonton Oilers have an advantage in re-signing Evan Bouchard
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard's contract is set to be renewed at the end of this season, and the Oilers have some inside help to ensure things go according to plan.
Evan Bouchard will be an RFA during the offseason, and his contract extensions remains a hot topic in Oil Country.
While he may not be having the same type of success he did the year before, he still remains an integral part of the Oilers blue line.
With that being said, NHL insider Daniel Nugent-Bowman reports that that the Oilers may have the upper hand due to the close relation between Oilers CEO Jeff Jackson and Evan Bouchard's agent, Dave Gagner.
Daniel Nugent-Bowman admits the Oilers have the upper hand
-Daniel Nugent-Bowman
Recently, Jeff Jackson sat down with Bob Stauffer to discuss Evan Bouchard's contract, reaffirming the Oilers organization is fully committed to getting a deal done.
- Jeff Jackson
According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, It's good to hear for Oilers fans that Jackson seems committed to a constant dialogue and retaining the young elite defenceman. Also interesting is Jackson highlighting his close relationship with Dave Gagner, the father of longtime Oiler Sam Gagner.
Evan Bouchard's price-tag is reported to be around the $10-11 million dollar range, but hopefully Jackson's longstanding friendship with Evan Bouchard's agent plays a role in a potential bargain.
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