Evan Bouchard, London Knights (OHL)
The Numbers
Position: Defenseman
Age on Draft Day: 18
Height/Weight: 6’2”, 180 lbs.
2017-2018 Stats: 67 GP, 25 G, 62 A
Projection: Top-four playmaking defenseman
Bouchard’s numbers are staggering. Any time a defenseman puts up 80+ points, it’s going to turn a lot of heads. He was the best defenseman in the OHL in 2017-2018, leading in scoring across the chart. Bouchard is an excellent passer with a lot of versatility — the 18-year-old can do it all whether it’s a stretch-pass, saucer, or passes made in small spaces.