 Bouchard was a well-respected leader and played a role in supporting and mentoring the younger players.Never afraid to speak up to management, in 1950 on Bouchard's recommendation to Selke to "give the kid a shot", Bernie Geoffrion was given a tryout and eventually joined the Canadiens.Geoffrion won the Calder for rookie of the year and would be near the top of league scoring for years to come.