The Edmonton Oilers and Trent Frederic shelved contract talks during the Final, but they're closing in a on a long-term deal. May 29, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Trent Frederic (21) skates with the puck against Dallas Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel (6) in game five of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Edmonton Oilers, Trent Frederic Closing In On Eight-Year Deal

Originally posted on NHL Rumors | By Mark Easson | Last updated Jun 18, 2025 5:33 PM ET

Jim Matheson: The Edmonton Oilers and pending UFA forward Trent Frederic are talking about an eight-year contract extension.

“Question is price point. He did not have productive playoff at all with four points but he still figures as third line forward. He is not top 6.”

Oilers Nation: Elliotte Friedman on Trent Frederic and the Oilers closing in on a deal.

“Frederick is staying. I think there’s an eight-year deal that’s close to getting done there. Frederick is staying, and we’ll see what they do around him

And Frederic, by the way, I, I’m curious to find out what was going on with him, because I don’t think he was close to one hundred percent healthy either.”

David Pagnotta: The Oilers and Frederic will resume talks this week after they table talks during the Stanley Cup Final.

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