NHL: Boston Bruins at Ottawa Senators - Source: Imagn — The Boston Bruins traded center Trent Frederic (11) to the Edmonton Oilers. (Credit: IMAGN)

Trent Frederic makes his feelings known about being traded to Edmonton Oilers

Modified Mar 08, 2025 12:20 GMT

Forward Trent Frederic was traded by the Boston Bruins to the Edmonton Oilers in a three-team deal on Tuesday.

Ahead of the Oilers' game against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, Frederic opened up about his emotions at leaving Boston:

“Obviously, a lot of different mixed emotions. Kind of feeling (I) could see the writing on the wall. So, a little mixed emotions about leaving Boston,” Frederic said. [0:17]

Frederic also expressed his excitement at the chance to compete for the Stanley Cup with the Oilers.

“I was really excited that it was Edmonton. I think this team and this group have a good chance of making a run at it (Stanley Cup).

“I would say just coming here, playing here, the atmosphere. I feel like this is a hockey culture, and all the guys have been great at reaching out. So it seems like a really good group, just for the little time I've had. Obviously, playing with the superstars, that would be very cool.”

Frederic is known for his hard-hitting, physical gameplay. Since left wing Evander Kane was sidelined by injury last season, the Edmonton Oilers have been lacking a forward adept at breaking up opposing team plays.

The Oilers are in the midst of a heavy slump, having lost seven of their last 11 games and registering only one win in the past seven.

Frederic will be unable to take the ice for his new franchise because of an injury. Before being traded, he had missed the Bruins' last three games.

Boston Bruins coach Joe Sacco wishes Trent Frederic the best

On Wednesday, after team practice, Boston Bruins coach Joe Sacco shared details about how exactly Frederic's trade went down.

"He took it okay," Sacco said. "He's a Bruin, was a Bruin for a long time. And I think anytime you get traded for the first time, it's a bit of a surprise or-slash-shock. Like I said last night, I really enjoyed my time with Freddy when he was here. He's a great young kid, a great young man. I wish him the best over in Edmonton."

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Frederic has eight goals, 15 points and 152 hits in 57 games this season.

About the author

Tushaar Kuthiala is an NHL journalist at Sportskeeda with over a decade of experience in the field. Tushaar was an avid ice skater in his childhood and his love of competitive sports and background in writing led him to sports journalism.

Tushaar doesn't have a favorite NHL team as such, which allows him to watch and write from a truly neutral perspective. If he had to pick, Tushaar most enjoys watching the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers.

Wayne Gretsky, Bobby Orr and Alexander Ovechkin are Tushaar's favorite players of all time. Their highlights reels, stats and accolades speak for themselves.

When not working, Tushaar writes fiction and reads books and manga.

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