Evan Bouchard might see some action Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets.
The Edmonton Oilers defenseman, a 2018 first-round pick, took a spot on the taxi squad before the 2021 NHL season opened, and that's where he's been waiting for his opportunity to get into the lineup.
After splitting a doubleheader in Toronto against the Maple Leafs, the Oilers could use some offensive spark from the blue line. Head coach Dave Tippett is considering shifting the lineup a bit to make it happen.
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