Evan Bouchard Among Early Norris Trophy Favorites for Oilers

Evan Bouchard Among Early Norris Trophy Favorites for Oilers

Edmonton Oilers standout defenseman Evan Bouchard is among the early-season James Norris Memorial Trophy favorites in the NHL.The NHL annually hands out the Norris Trophy to the league’s best defenseman. Last season, Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets won the award, with Bouchard coming in fourth in the voting.Could 2026-27 be the year that […]

"Hughes doesn't defend better than Bouchard": Fans irate as Oilers' premier D-man gets omitted from top 5 of early Norris Trophy prediction

Hockey fans on social media reacted after Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard was snubbed from the top 5 of NHL.com’s early season Norris Trophy tracker of the 2026-27 NHL campaign.

Why are so many hockey fans sleeping on Evan Bouchard?

Evan Bouchard’s hot start has him leading all defencemen in goals and points and third among all NHL skaters with eight points this season. Even with his standout stats, why are fans still overlooking the Oilers’ d-man? TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado joins Domino’s That’s Hockey to discuss.

Oilers' Bouchard Snubbed in Early Norris Trophy Poll - The Hockey Writers Edmonton Oilers Latest News, Analysis & More

It took just three games for Evan Bouchard to declare where he belongs in the Norris Trophy conversation. The Edmonton Oilers defenceman has opened the 2026-27 season with four goals…