NHL trade rumor: Edmonton Oilers eye bold eight-year deal in less than 24 hours after Stanley Cup loss
The Edmonton Oilers were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Final barely a day ago, but they are already shifting focus to offseason business. According to reports from Andy Strickland of FanDuel Sports Network and Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal, the Oilers are in advanced talks to sign forward Trent Frederic to an eight-year contract extension.
The deal is expected to carry an average annual value around $4 million. It's a bold move, considering Frederic's limited impact during the postseason and the fact that the Oilers have major cap decisions looming. Frederic played in 22 playoff games but produced just one goal and four points.
Salary cap implications
of Frederic deal raise eyebrows
Edmonton currently holds just under $12 million in cap space, with 19 players signed for next season. With restricted free agent Evan Bouchard likely to command a sizeable raise and captain Connor McDavid eligible for an extension soon, dedicating a large portion of cap room to a bottom-six forward like Frederic has sparked debate.
Frederic is coming off a two-year, $4.6 million deal with a $2.3 million cap hit. If the rumored extension at $4 million AAV materializes, it would represent a significant raise for a player projected to fill a third-line role. His best season came with Boston in 2023-24, where he notched 18 goals and 40 points.
Stan Bowman wastes no time reshaping Oilers roster
This deal could be the first domino in what promises to be a pivotal offseason for the Oilers. The decision to jump on a max-term agreement with Frederic so soon after the Stanley Cup loss signals urgency from management to define the team's direction before free agency opens on July 1.
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As the Oilers regroup from their Cup Final disappointment, all eyes will be on whether Bowman's gamble on Frederic is a savvy long-term investment or a premature commitment that limits future flexibility.
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