This in from former NHL d-man Jason Demers, now an NHL Network analyst, his defence of Edmonton Oilers d-man Evan Bouchard after Bouchard’s nightmarish game against the New York Islanders on Thursday night. Article content

Said Demers: “Evan Bouchard will have a two point night next game save this tweet. Everybody take a chill pill the guy has been to the Finals last two years and probably had a nice night out in NYC at Catch. He will be fine, go pound sand.” Article content Article content

Demers wasn’t alone in standing up for Bouchard, who by all acounts had one of the worst games of his NHL careers against the Islanders.

Allan ‘Lowetide’ Mitchell of the Athletic noted, “Here’s the thing about Evan Bouchard. He’s worth it. I understand and see the flaws. (Sports writer) Rachel

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