Frederic’s Penalty Kill Potential | Edmonton Oilers News

Edmonton Oilers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Trent Frederic is ready to turn things around after a frustrating season hampered by a high ankle sprain, which left him lost on the ice and barely used on the penalty kill. But with a fresh start under new coach Mike Babcock, Frederic’s showing improved foot speed and physicality—and he’s already expressed confidence in Babcock’s ability to unlock his full potential. With a strong history of penalty-killing success and a promising chemistry with Colton Dach, Frederic could become a vital defensive asset this season, potentially earning a longer-term contract and helping the Oilers’…