Frederic’s Second Half Surge | Edmonton Oilers News

Edmonton Oilers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

The Oilers just locked up Trent Frederic to an eight-year, $3.85M deal — a bold move after he was traded mid-season and missed most of last year with a high-ankle sprain. His first 40 games were rough: just 2 goals, 3 points, and terrible team metrics. But in his final 34 games? A complete turnaround — 4 goals, 7 points, and suddenly the Oilers were outshooting opponents and dominating expected goals at over 56%. He’s also clicking with Colton Dach, turning their line into a top-performing unit. The big question now? Can he sustain this second-half surge into next season? If yes, this…