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The Edmonton Oilers offered an injury update following Wednesday’s practice, where Trent Frederic left the practice after taking a puck to the face. On Thursday morning, coach Kris Knoblauch reported that Frederic was doing OK and would play versus the Detroit Red Wings.

Trent Frederic News / The Hockey Writers / December 11

Oilers’ Trent Frederic Set to Play vs. Red Wings After Scary Practice Injury

Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic suffered a scary injury in practice on Dec. 10 that required several stitches. Fortunately, according to Sportsnet‘s Mark Spector, the 27-year-old will be back in the lineup vs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 11

Oilers’ Frederic to play Thursday against Red Wings after getting stitches

It’s been a rough month to be Trent Frederic’s face. First, he got the rough end of Mathieu Oliver’s fists during a Nov. 10th fight when Frederic took on pound-for-pound toughest player in the league, getting a black eye in the process.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 8

Oilers Thoughts: Nugent-Hopkins a special teams ace, Skinner shines amid trade talk, can Frederic build on last game, & more

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 26

Oilers Fans Shouldn’t Give Up on Trent Frederic

There’s been some good and bad in the first quarter of the Edmonton Oilers’ season. As the team hovers around .500, they’re looking for a spark from certain players.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / November 21

A win by the beach, Edmonton Oilers thwarted by Lightning 2–1 in OT to Tampa Bay

Trying to move on from a high-flying throwback the previous game, the Edmonton Oilers were in Tampa Bay last night to take on the Lightning. The Bolts had a slow start to the 2025–26 season, but have since rebounded.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

Gritty Oilers’ Forward Loses the Fight, Wins the Room in OT Thriller

Kris Knoblauch wasn’t quick to throw his goaltenders under the bus after a 9-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, but he didn’t beat around the bush when it came to one of his struggling forwards.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 10

Oilers’ first fight of the season sees Trent Frederic bloodied by Mathieu Olivier

An Edmonton Oilers player has finally dropped the gloves. After the Colorado Avalanche demolished the Oilers 9-1 on Saturday, Trent Frederic was one of just three Oilers players to speak to the media, noting that no one wants to fight a player with just one goal through 15 games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 9

A closer look into Trent Frederic’s slow start to the season

This past summer, the Edmonton Oilers extended Trent Frederic to an eight-year contract at a $3.85M AAV. The 27-year-old forward was traded to Edmonton from the Boston Bruins at the trade deadline, skating in just one regular-season game for the team due to a high-ankle sprain, though he did appear in all 22 of Edmonton’s postseason games.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 9

Oilers Spent $30M on Physical Forward Who Says No One Will Fight Him

After a humiliating 9–1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic had the chance to show some fire. Instead, he delivered an explanation that left fans shaking their heads.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Oilers’ Extension to Trent Frederic Has Been Even Worse than Expected

The Edmonton Oilers have consistently preached about finding value contracts in order to keep their roster competitive. With Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Evan Bouchard all commanding over $10 million in salary, finding value contracts is imperative to give this team its best opportunity to win a Stanley Cup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 6

Oilers Thoughts: Bouchard looking to build off last game, Henrique solid and Frederic needs to bring more

The Edmonton Oilers are just over a month into the 2025-26 season, and like any team with high expectations, there’s plenty to unpack, with some players quietly putting up strong starts, while others are still trying to round out their game.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Trent Frederic Needs to Embrace Role That Will Define Future with Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers invested heavily in Trent Frederic, signing the forward to an eight-year extension that includes a no-movement clause for the first four years.

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Stuart Skinner responds with shutout, Trent Frederic’s first goal, and Jack Roslovic’s spot with the Oilers

After picking up their first win against the Canucks on Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers hit the road for the first of a five-game trip that has them bopping around the East Coast.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 25

Oilers Trialing Trent Frederic In Top-Line Role

The Oilers’ decision to dole out an eight-year, $30.8MM contract extension to trade deadline acquisition Trent Frederic was one of the more eye-popping bits of news from a busy late-June period.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 3

After Frederic Extension, 3 More Oilers Who Could Get 8-Yr Deals

The Edmonton Oilers surprised many around the NHL when they signed Trent Frederic to an eight-year deal worth $3.85 million per season. The long-term commitment to a player who struggled during the playoffs raised eyebrows, especially since Frederic didn’t showcase his full potential after arriving via trade from the Boston Bruins.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 2

Making a case for Trent Frederic’s new contract with the Edmonton Oilers

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Oilers Sign Trent Frederic to 8-Year Extension

The Edmonton Oilers will retain the services of forward Trent Frederic for most of the next decade after announcing an eight-year contract extension that eclipses $30 million over the life of the deal.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / June 27

Report: Oilers ink F Trent Frederic to 8-year extension

Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic agreed to an eight-year, $30.8 million contract extension, TSN reported on Friday. The report comes four days before Frederic was set to hit unrestricted free agency.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 18

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Rumors / June 18

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

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 7

Oilers working on contract extension with Trent Frederic

The Oilers acquired Trent Frederic from Boston leading up to the trade deadline with an eye on bolstering their bottom six for the playoffs. Word is that Frederic might be sticking around for next season.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 7

Oilers’ Trent Frederic re-injures ankle

Oilers deadline pickup Trent Frederic re-aggravated his ankle injury when making his Edmonton debut against the Kings this weekend.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21

Oilers forward out at least two more weeks with lingering injury

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Boston Bruins News / Boston Hockey Now / March 4

Bruins Trade Trent Frederic To Edmonton In Three-Team Deal

The Boston Bruins have made their first move of trade deadline season, sending forward Trent Frederic to the Edmonton Oilers as part of a three-team deal.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / February 27

Bruins’ Trent Frederic week-to-week with lower-body injury

Boston Bruins forward Trent Frederic is sidelined on a week-to-week basis due to a lower-body injury, reports Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston. Facing the Atlantic Division rival Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, Frederic exited early in the second period after sustaining the injury and did not return.