Bouchard (back) will miss Thursday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bouchard has yet to play in a game this season, and it's unsettled if he'll draw into the lineup once he's back to full health. The 21-year-old hasn't played an NHL game since his 2018-19 rookie season.

Bouchard (back) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Jets, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bouchard has yet to play a game this season, and it's possible that this injury factored into his absences. The 21-year-old likely will spend a lot of time with AHL Bakersfield this year anyway.

The Oilers shifted Bouchard to the taxi squad Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Bouchard earned a shot on the 23-man roster out of training camp, but he didn't suit up in Wednesday's Opening Night game against the Canucks. The 2018 first-round pick will continue to develop this season, as he'll likely push Adam Larsson for a spot on the third defensive pairing.

Bouchard is on the Oilers' training camp roster, indicating his loan with Sodertalje SK in Sweden is complete, Dustin Nielson of TSN 1260 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bouchard spent all of last season with AHL Bakersfield, collecting 36 points in 54 games in his first full pro season. The 21-year-old top prospect may still be a year or so away from making the Oilers' roster, but he'll likely challenge Adam Larsson for a spot on the third pairing in training camp.

Bouchard will begin the 2020-21 season on loan with Swedish second-tier team Sodertalje SK.

EDGE Analysis

With AHL Bakersfield this year, Bouchard garnered seven goals and 29 helpers in 54 contests but wasn't able to secure a call-up this year. The 20-year-old blueliner did make his NHL debut back in 2018-19, in which he grabbed one goal in seven appearances for Edmonton. The retirement of Mike Green figures to open up a spot on the 23-man roster, which Bouchard could secure during training camp.

The Oilers reassigned Bouchard to AHL Bakersfield on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Bouchard has been a healthy scratch in two straight games, so he'll head to Bakersfield and should play in Saturday's AHL game. However, it's likely he's recalled to serve as the seventh defenseman for Sunday's matchup versus the Kings.

The Oilers recalled Bouchard from AHL Bakersfield on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Bouchard has capitalized on his offensive talent in the minors this season, racking up seven goals and 26 assists (33 points) over 50 games with Bakersfield. Unfortunately, the 20-year-old's minus-9 point differential with the club suggests he's still got some work to do to get up to speed on the defensive end.

Bouchard was officially returned to AHL Bakersfield on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Bouchard was called up yesterday in a "paper" transaction, allowing the Oilers to maximize their salary flexibility when placing Adam Larsson (fibula) on long-term injured reserve. In related moves, Ethan Bear and William Lagesson were called up in advance of Saturday's contest versus the Kings.

Bouchard was called up from AHL Bakersfield on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Bouchard's stay in the bus league this year was short. However, this may have been a "paper" transaction to accommodate Adam Larsson's (undisclosed) move to long-term injured reserve, so Bouchard could be back in the minors before long.

Bouchard was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield following Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Bouchard did not play in the contest. The 19-year-old defenseman showed well in rookie camp, but Mark Spector of Sportsnet.ca believes general manager Ken Holland would like Bouchard to get his first professional experience in the minors. The 10th overall pick from 2018 may get called up later in the season, but it's unlikely he will contribute much, if at all, at the NHL level this season.