After a seven game trial run, the Edmonton Oilers have opted to return 19-year-old defenceman Evan Bouchard to the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights.
The rookie registered his first NHL goal against Washington on Oct. 25 — his only point in seven games.
He will take on a much larger role with his junior club and will likely represent Team Canada at the 2019 World Junior Hockey Championship, where he would be the team’s oldest eligible defenceman.
Also, the Oilers have activated right winger Ty Rattie off injured reserve. He missed the last seven games with a pulled abdominal muscle.
Rattie had two points in five games playing on the Oilers top line with Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.
Kevin Gravel has been recalled from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors to take Bouchard’s roster spot. The Kingsford, MI native has appeared in two games for the Oilers already this season and is a -2 with no points.
Forward Cooper Marody gets assigned to the Condors with Rattie’s return.
The Oilers visit the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. Catch the game on 630 CHED at 5 p.m.
– With files from Reid Wilkins, 630 CHED
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