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‘They’re just going to get better’: Oilers looking for gradual improvements from Kane, Frederic, Klingberg

‘They’re just going to get better’: Oilers looking for gradual improvements from Kane, Frederic, Klingberg

In theory, having players returning from injury just before the playoffs is a great thing. I mean, look at what the likes of Nikita Kucherov and Mark Stone

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 21
Trent Frederic a game-time decision for Oilers in Game 1, but signs point to him playing

Trent Frederic a game-time decision for Oilers in Game 1, but signs point to him playing

Kris Knoblauch is remaining his usual tight-lipped self on Monday as his Oilers prepare to kick off their 2025 playoffs against the Kings. Trent Frederic is considered a game-time decision, he said, and that Jake Walman would draw into the lineup after missing the Oilers’ final five regular season games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20
Oilers To Activate John Klingberg, Evander Kane And Trent Frederic Close

Oilers To Activate John Klingberg, Evander Kane And Trent Frederic Close

The Edmonton Oilers are expected to activate defenseman John Klingberg off of long-term injured reserve before Monday shares Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Rumors / April 19
Should Edmonton Oilers be interested in re-signing Trent Frederic?

Should Edmonton Oilers be interested in re-signing Trent Frederic?

Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Trent Frederic has played in only one game for the Edmonton Oilers since they acquired him at the trade deadline. His injury could keep him out until early in the playoffs.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

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Edmonton Oilers News / House of Hockey / April 16
Edmonton Oilers Fans Losing Their Patience With Management After Deadline Trade, Per the Athletic

Edmonton Oilers Fans Losing Their Patience With Management After Deadline Trade, Per the Athletic

According to The Athletic, Oilers fans could be losing their patience with management after a disappointing turnout in this year's biggest trade deadline move.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 14
Oilers Injury Update: Josh Brown recalled as Ekholm expected to miss at least the first round of playoffs with Frederic, Kane questionable

Oilers Injury Update: Josh Brown recalled as Ekholm expected to miss at least the first round of playoffs with Frederic, Kane questionable

It’s a busy Monday morning of housekeeping in Oil Country as Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch provided some of the most clarity so far about the status of his many players stuck in the infirmary.

Edmonton Oilers News / Blade of Steel / April 11
Status Of Key Edmonton Oilers Forward Up In The Air For Game 1 Of The Stanley Cup Playoffs

Status Of Key Edmonton Oilers Forward Up In The Air For Game 1 Of The Stanley Cup Playoffs

Trent Frederic hasn't been healthy since arriving in Edmonton, and now, it appears his status is up in the air for game one against the Los Angeles Kings as he continues to battle through the injuries that have plagued him.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 10
Frederic’s Injury History Could Be Trouble for the Oilers

Frederic’s Injury History Could Be Trouble for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have fallen on hard times when it comes to injuries lately. Their list of ailing players has grown fast over the last few weeks, which has made it increasingly harder to keep pace in the Pacific Division title race.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 9
Oilers are expecting a healthy lineup for the playoffs

Oilers are expecting a healthy lineup for the playoffs

A laundry list of injuries has pulled the end of the Edmonton Oilers season into disarray. The bunch of inactive Oilers is led by superstars Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, who have missed the team’s last two and eight games respectively.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 8
Oilers lose trade deadline acquisition to injury after 7 minutes of ice time

Oilers lose trade deadline acquisition to injury after 7 minutes of ice time

The Edmonton Oilers are getting some bad news. Edmonton is losing forward Trent Frederic to an ankle injury, per NHL Trade Rumors. Frederic lasted just seven minutes of ice time in his first team game before getting hurt.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 7
Oilers Shorthanded vs Ducks as Frederic Re-Aggravates Injury

Oilers Shorthanded vs Ducks as Frederic Re-Aggravates Injury

The Edmonton Oilers will be forced to dress just 17 skaters — 11 forwards and six defensemen — for tonight’s game against the Anaheim Ducks following an injury setback to forward Trent Frederic.

Edmonton Oilers News / House of Hockey / April 9
Edmonton Oilers Suffer More Brutal Injury News As Recently Acquired Player Is Ruled Out

Edmonton Oilers Suffer More Brutal Injury News As Recently Acquired Player Is Ruled Out

The Edmonton Oilers have suffered several injuries to key players as of late, and now things get worse as Trent Frederic has been ruled out for their next clash against the Anaheim Ducks, with the Oilers suffering another major blow.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 7
Oilers’ Trent Frederic re-injures ankle

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 / Daily Faceoff / April 7
Oilers’ Trent Frederic out Monday after re-injuring ankle; Olivier Rodrigue to make NHL debut

Oilers’ Trent Frederic out Monday after re-injuring ankle; Olivier Rodrigue to make NHL debut

Trent Frederic is back on the sidelines. Added from the Boston Bruins ahead of this year’s trade deadline, Frederic made his long-awaited debut with the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, his first contest with his new club following an 18-game absence due to an ankle injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 7
Oilers likely running short roster against Ducks after Trent Frederic re-aggravates ankle injury

Oilers likely running short roster against Ducks after Trent Frederic re-aggravates ankle injury

Trent Frederic is back on the shelf after reaggravating an ankle injury Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings, Sportsnet’s Mark Spector reported Monday.  That game was Frederic’s debut with the Oilers after the team acquired him on March 4th from the Boston Bruins.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 6
Despite limited ice-time and injury scare, Trent Frederic arrives as promised for Oilers

Despite limited ice-time and injury scare, Trent Frederic arrives as promised for Oilers

As quickly as he arrived, it appeared he was gone. Just six seconds into Trent Frederic’s first game with the Edmonton Oilers, fans and pundits alike all held their collective breath as it appeared he was already hurt after trying to show off one of his best tools: his physicality.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 5
Trent Frederic to make Oilers debut vs. Kings

Trent Frederic to make Oilers debut vs. Kings

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch announced that center Trent Frederic is set to make his debut with the team on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 5
Trent Frederic Set to Make Oilers Debut Saturday vs. Kings

Trent Frederic Set to Make Oilers Debut Saturday vs. Kings

Trent Frederic will make his Edmonton Oilers debut Saturday afternoon against the Los Angeles Kings. Following Friday’s practice, Frederic played it coy, making sure not to say he was officially going in, but he was taking regular reps in practice, and several insiders are projecting him to lace up his skates for the first time as an Oiler.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 4
Leon Draisaitl won’t play Saturday against Kings, Trent Frederic could make Oilers debut

Leon Draisaitl won’t play Saturday against Kings, Trent Frederic could make Oilers debut

The Edmonton Oilers will be without Leon Draisaitl when they take on the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, head coach Kris Knoblauch said. The star centre joined the team’s list of injured players on Thursday when the Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 3
Frederic to Debut on Road Trip, Oilers Already Eyeing Extension?

Frederic to Debut on Road Trip, Oilers Already Eyeing Extension?

The Edmonton Oilers haven’t even seen Trent Frederic suit up for them yet, but there’s already plenty of speculation that the team is thinking about a long-term deal for the rugged forward.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 27
Oilers pursued Islanders forward before Trent Frederic trade

Oilers pursued Islanders forward before Trent Frederic trade

The Edmonton Oilers made a few solid additions at the NHL trade deadline. They picked up defenseman Jake Walman from the San Jose Sharks and Trent Frederic from the Boston Bruins as their biggest moves.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 27
Oilers May Wind Up Regretting Trent Frederic Trade

Oilers May Wind Up Regretting Trent Frederic Trade

The Edmonton Oilers may not have made the blockbuster deal that fans were hoping for ahead of the trade deadline, but that doesn’t mean they were quiet.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21
Oilers forward out at least two more weeks with lingering injury

Oilers forward out at least two more weeks with lingering injury

He has yet to appear for the Oilers since being traded to the club in a three-team deal on March 4.

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Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / March 5
After trading Trent Frederic, what’s next for the Bruins?

After trading Trent Frederic, what’s next for the Bruins?

The Boston Bruins made their first move at the trade deadline, sending pending unrestricted free agent Trent Frederic to the Edmonton Oilers in return for a second and fourth round pick.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / February 27
Bruins’ Trent Frederic week-to-week with lower-body injury

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.

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