The Edmonton Oilers' top line has a new look this preseason, and it features a player not many would have expected: Trent Frederic. With Zach Hyman sidelined until November, Frederic is getting a chance of a lifetime skating next to Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
The three-team deadline trade
The Oilers pulled off a creative three-team deal with the Bruins and Devils to bring in Frederic. First, Boston sent Trent Frederic (50% salary retained) to New Jersey for the rights to prospect Petr Hauser. The Devils then flipped Frederic to Edmonton for the rights to Shane Lachance.