When the Boston Bruins drafted Trent Frederic in the first round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, there was criticism. This isn’t uncommon with teams at the draft – it’s impossible to please everybody. Still – it seemed like Frederic was destined to be a player designated for the bottom-six; a questionable move, given the first-round pick used to draft him. What Frederic’s done since being drafted, however, has been a testament to his ability to quiet the noise and work hard.
When playing in a sports market like Boston, those traits are important. There will always be noise.