McDavid Makes Bold Claim About Bouchard Ahead Of Prime Matchup vs. Flames

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid praised teammate Evan Bouchard ahead of Wednesday night's matchup against the Calgary Flames. Speaking prior to the rivalry game broadcast on Amazon Prime Sports, McDavid claimed that Bouchard was the best defenseman in the NHL last season. He strongly asserted that Bouchard should have won the Norris Trophy rather than simply being a finalist.

The comments come as the Oilers prepare to face their provincial rivals, with Calgary entering the contest seeking their fifth consecutive victory. Edmonton heads into the rivalry matchup following a 4-3 shootout defeat against the Detroit Red Wings, where rookie goaltender Michal Postava secured his first career win.