The Edmonton Oilers on Monday signed veteran defenseman Evan Bouchard, 25, to a four-year contract, according to multiple reports, avoiding free agency with one of their most valued blueliners who helped the club to back-to-back Western Conference titles.

Evan Bouchard, a key defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers, has signed a four-year, $42 million contract, securing his place with the team until 2029. This deal, confirmed on July 1, 2025, prevents Bouchard from entering restricted free agency.

Edmonton re-signed star defenceman Evan Bouchard to a four-year, US$42-million contract Monday, the team announced on social media. The hard-shooting Bouchard, known for his “Bouch Bomb” from the point, was set to become a restricted free agent when the market opened Tuesday at noon ET.