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Edmonton Oilers Sign Key Forward to Long-Term 8-Year Deal

Originally posted on Hockey Latest | By Daniel Lucente | Last updated Jun 27, 2025 10:52 AM ET

The Edmonton Oilers have finally locked up one of their key forwards to a long-term, eight-year contract extension for $3.85 million per year.

The Edmonton Oilers have officially locked up forward Trent Frederic to a long-term deal. Frederic's new deal will come in at eight years with an average annual value of $3.85 million, TSN's Darren Dreger reported on Friday.

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman initially broke the news earlier in the day that a deal was going to get done today for under $4 million per year, which ultimately ended up being the case.

'The long-rumoured Trent Frederic extension should be finalized today in Edmonton.'
- Elliotte Friedman

Frederic was a trade deadline pick up by the Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers acquired Frederic at this year's NHL trade deadline from the Boston Bruins as part of a three-team trade that also included the New Jersey Devils.

The Oilers gave up a 2025 second-round pick, a 2026 fourth-round pick, defenceman Max Wanner, as well as forward Shane LaChance. LaChance was sent to the Devils as compensation for them retaining 50 per cent of Frederic's salary.

Frederic was injured when he was acquired, and he only ended up playing in one regular-season game for the Oilers after he re-injured his ankle.

He returned for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, where he appeared in all 22 games, registering one goal and three assists, and was a very solid physical presence for the team as well.

This signing signals the Oilers' offseason is well underway and will be a busy one.

This article first appeared on Hockey Latest and was syndicated with permission.

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