Report: Edmonton Oilers Re-Sign Forward

As mentioned above, the deal is reported to be for eight years and carry an average annual value of $4 million.

The Oilers acquired Frederic in a deadline trade. Due to injury, Frederic only played one regular-season game for the Oilers. However, in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Frederick played in all of Edmonton’s 22 playoff games. His only goal came in round one. However, he made it count, scoring the series-winning goal in Game 6.

In 338 career games, Frederic has scored 55 goals and recorded 109 points.

Oilers Re-Sign Fredric Fast

There was speculation Frederic had suitors in the free-agent market. However, the Oilers put that talk to rest quickly with the extension.

Frederic was one of many Oiler forwards with expiring contracts. It is unlikely they will re-sign all of them. However, by locking up Frederic, they have a young piece in their core that will hopefully keep them in contention for the Stanley Cup.

Role with Oilers

Frederic played on the third line with the Oilers. Should some players from the second line depart this summer. Frederic could be facing a promotion to the second line. Frederic is capable of scoring goals. Furthermore, playing on a line that includes Leon Draisaitl at centre will help increase Frederic’s production.

It does seem likely Frederick will get moved to the second line. Draisaitl’s current line mates, Evander Kane and Kasperi Kapanen, are free agents, and the Oilers will likely only keep one, thus creating the opening for Frederic.