Everything to know about Evan Bouchard’s $42M deal: How the Hurricanes’ aggressive threat that changed everything

Edmonton Oilers quickly signed Evan Bouchard to a four-year contract. Carolina Hurricanes threatened an offer sheet. This forced Edmonton to act faster. Oilers wanted a longer deal. Bouchard’s camp preferred a shorter term. The contract is worth $10.5 million per year. Bouchard had a breakout season. He is betting on himself for a bigger payday later.