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Trent Frederic Returns to Boston With Oilers as Role Remains in Flux

Edmonton’s eight-year bet now meets a search for the right fit after a slow start.

Boston, MA - Jan. 14 - Referee Ryan Jackson sends Trent Frederic #11 of the Boston Bruins to the penalty box after bloodying his knuckles while fighting during the second period of the NHL game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the TD Garden. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
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Overview

  • Frederic faced the Bruins at TD Garden and finalized the sale of his South Boston condo, saying he took a loss.
  • After being the first player moved in Boston’s deadline sell-off last season, he was dealt in a three-team trade that brought Max Wanner and draft picks to the Bruins.
  • He has two goals and three points in 34 games and has shifted to a third- or fourth-line, physical role as coach Kris Knoblauch reiterates the team’s commitment to finding his spot.
  • The Oilers signed Frederic to an eight-year extension worth about $3.85 million annually after he helped them reach the Stanley Cup Final, where they lost to Brad Marchand’s Panthers.
  • The Bruins pushed the Jan. 15 game against the Kraken to 8 p.m. for Zdeno Chara’s number retirement, with Andrew Ference hosting and fans asked to be seated by 6:10 p.m., as several injured players skated but were not expected back this week.