Oilers GM Reveals Truth About Unexpected Evan Bouchard Contract Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After completing a two-year deal expiring on July 1, the Edmonton Oilers wanted to lock in defenseman Evan Bouchard for the long haul.

Evan Bouchard signed a four-year, $42 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. It has an average annual value of $10.5 million

That summer, now-Oilers GM Stan Bowman acquired and signed Seth Jones to a massive long-term deal in Chicago. Zach Werenski got the same treatment in Columbus. Both got at least $9.5 million per season. The die was cast for the Oilers when it came to keeping Nurse.