Trent Frederic Baffles Media With Oilers Role Response

The Edmonton Oilers are finally looking like the powerhouse team everyone expected them to be this season. They’ve turned things around in impressive fashion, winning six of their last eight games and climbing back into the Pacific Division’s top three.

Connor McDavid is playing out of his mind right now. He’s making the kind of plays that remind everyone why he’s considered the best player in hockey.

And then there’s Leon Draisaitl, who just hit a massive milestone – his 1,000th career point on Tuesday. That’s pretty incredible for a guy who’s still in his prime.

Getting Zach Hyman back in the lineup has been huge for the team’s recent success. His return has given them exactly the boost they needed.

Sure, the Oilers still have some defensive hiccups now and then. But let’s be honest – they’ve always been a team that wins by simply outscoring their problems. And right now, that strategy is working just fine.

But there’s one dark cloud hanging over all this success.

The Trent Frederic situation isn’t working out like anyone hoped. When the Oilers picked him up at last year’s trade deadline, fans were pretty excited. They weren’t expecting a superstar – especially after the team had already spent big to get Jake Walman – but they thought they knew what they were getting.

In Boston, Frederic had built a reputation as a tough guy who could also chip in with some timely goals. Think Zack Kassian in his prime – someone who could score when needed while keeping opponents honest around stars like McDavid and Draisaitl.

Instead, Frederic has been struggling to find his place. He’s not bringing the physical edge the team expected, and the offensive contributions just aren’t there.