Oilers to finalize long-term extension for Trent Frederic

The Edmonton Oilers will lock in forward Trent Frederic to a long-term deal.

Frederic’s new deal will come in at eight years with an average annual value under $4 million, Sportsnet Elliotte Friedman reported on Friday.

The Oilers acquired Frederic at this year’s NHL trade deadline from the Boston Bruins as part of a three-team trade that included the New Jersey Devils. The Oilers gave up a 2025 second-round pick, a 2026 fourth-round pick, defenceman Max Wanner and forward Shane LaChance.

LaChance was sent to the Devils in order to have New Jersey retain 50 per cent of Frederic’s salary.

Frederic was injured when he was acquired, and only ended up playing in one regular-season game for the Oilers after re-aggravating his ankle injury. He returned for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, where he appeared in all 22 games, registering one goal and three assists.