Evan Bouchard finishes fourth in Norris Trophy voting for Oilers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Evan Bouchard of the Edmonton Oilers secured fourth place in the Norris Trophy voting, accumulating 593 points and 12 first-place votes. Zach Werenski won the award, leading over Cale Makar and Rasmus Dahlin. Bouchard's finish highlights his recognition as an elite offensive defenseman, though there remains a gap between him and the top three. The Oilers defenseman aims to enhance his all-around game for next season.
- •Evan Bouchard finished fourth in the Norris Trophy voting on June 2, 2026.
- •Bouchard earned 593 voting points and 12 first-place votes.
- •Zach Werenski won the Norris Trophy, followed by Cale Makar and Rasmus Dahlin.
- •Bouchard's placement indicates his rising recognition as an offensive defenseman.
- •He aims to improve his all-around game for the 2026-27 season.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Did Evan Bouchard's Finish in the Norris Trophy Voting Finally Send a Message?
"The Oilers' standout blueliner secured fourth place and multiple first-place votes, signaling his arrival as an elite force despite trailing the top-tier trio of Werenski, Makar, and Dahlin.
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