Oilers say Bouchard deserves more recognition as 'elite' defenseman

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26-year-old 'doesn't get enough credit,' had five points in season opener EDMONTON -- Evan Bouchard continues to make his case as an elite NHL defenseman, a label his Edmonton Oilers teammates feel he's deserved for quite some time. In fact, they believe the 26-year-old should be a leading candidate to win the Norris Trophy this season. Bouchard had a hat trick and two assists in Edmonton's season opener, a 6-5 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place on Tuesday.