Bouchard was selected in the first round, 10th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2018 NHL entry draft.[4] A few weeks later on July 17, 2018, the Oilers signed Bouchard to a three-year, entry-level contract.[5] On October 25, Bouchard became the youngest Oilers defenceman in history to record a goal when he scored in a 4–1 win over the Washington Capitals. He had turned 19 five days before the game.[6] After seven games with the Oilers, he was returned to the Knights on November 2.[7] Despite only skating in 45 games for the Knights during the 2018–19 season, Bouchard recorded 16 goals and 53 points. He added another 21 points in 11 games during the OHL postseason. On April 25, 2019, Bouchard was named the winner of the Max Kaminsky Trophy as the league's top defenceman.[8]
In the 2021–22 season, Bouchard solidified his place in the roster, managing 12 goals and 31 assists in 81 regular season games, pairing alongside former Blackhawks defenceman Duncan Keith, while also leading the team's second power play unit.[11] 35 of his points came at even strength play, ranked 14th among NHL defencemen.[12] The Oilers qualified for the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, making a deep run to the Western Conference final before losing to the Colorado Avalanche.[13]
On August 24, 2023 Bouchard signed a two-year, $7.8 million contract extension with an AAV of $3.9 million.[14]
On June 30, 2025 Bouchard singed a four-year, $42 million contract extension with an AAV of $10.5 million.[15]
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