Kris Knoblauch Reveals a Crucial Update on Trent Frederic's Injury Timeline

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch gave an injury report after the team's practice in San Jose, and he focused on Connor McDavid, Evander Kane, and Trent Frederic.

He said Frederic is likely to return first and could play in his first game for the Oilers on this road trip.

Acquired from the Boston Bruins on March 4 in a deal with Max Jones, Frederic came to Edmonton for a 2025 second-round pick, a 2025 fourth-round pick, and two prospects.

The 6-foot-3, 220-pound right winger has been unavailable due to a lower-body injury since Feb. 25, when he skated just five minutes in an overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Frederic, taken 29th overall in 2016, adds size and physical play to Edmonton's lineup. He averaged 35 goals over two years (2022-23, 2023-24) but struggled in 2024-25 with just eight goals and 15 points before the trade.

General manager Stan Bowman said Frederic will get playing time in the top-six as well as a third-line center, adding to his energy and hard-nosed style of play.

The Oilers are third in the Pacific Division with a record of 43-26-5. They opened their four-game road swing with a 3-2 win over Vegas and will seek a third straight victory on Thursday against San Jose.

The play then continues with games against the Kings on Saturday and the Ducks on Monday.