The choice for the Edmonton Oilers to nobody’s surprise was right-handed, offensive defenseman Evan Bouchard. It also placed Bouchard ahead of names such as; Adam Fox, Victor Hedman, and Rasmus Dahlin. In 2023-24, Bouchard finished fifth in Norris Trophy voting after scoring an impressive 18 goals and 64 assists for 82 points in 81 regular season games with the Oilers. Despite the flack that Bouchard receives — which is unfortunately all too common with offensively-minded defensemen. Whether you like it or not, Evan Bouchard is one of the best defensemen in the entire league.