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.

The Edmonton Oilers re-signed star defenceman Evan Bouchard to a four-year, $42-million US contract Monday, according to multiple media reports.

Edmonton re-signed star defenceman Evan Bouchard to a four-year, US$42-million contract Monday, according to multiple media reports.