The news surrounding Trent Frederic is bleak, as Kris Knoblauch confirmed today he will likely miss the rest of the regular season, and could miss Game 1. Trent Frederic's availability for Game 1 of the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs <a href='is in doubt, according to Edmonton Oilers head coach' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>is in doubt, according to Edmonton Oilers head coach</a> Kris Knoblauch. Trent Frederic out until Game 1 or 2 <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/TomGazzola/status/1910751715596616122'> </a></blockquote></div> While addressing the media on Friday, Knoblauch stated clearly that Frederic would miss this evening's contest against the San Jose Sharks <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/edmonton-oilers-forward-trent-frederic-suffers-a-frustrating-injury-setback' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>due to an ankle injury.</a> <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers/status/1910760294609220074'> </a></blockquote></div> The 27-year-old winger has not skated again, and it becomes even less probable that he will be ready to play in any of the remaining regular-season games. <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/trent-frederic-expected-oilers-debut-date-has-been-revealed' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Frederic was sent to the Oilers by the Boston Bruins</a> on March 4, but has contributed minimally to the team because he still grapples with injury issues. <h3>Frederic has only ever played in one game for the Oilers since the early March trade</h3> Frederic has played for Edmonton once since being acquired through a trade, playing against the Los Angeles Kings on April 5. In that 3-0 defeat, Frederic registered 13 shifts and totaled a combined seven minutes and 10 seconds on the ice. During this season, <a href='https://www.nhl.com/oilers/player/trent-frederic-8479365' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Frederic</a> has played in 58 games with eight goals and seven assists. As the Oilers return to health, the team concludes their regular season play with games against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday and a rematch against the Kings on Monday. There is no scheduled return date for Frederic as the team sets its sights on entering the playoffs.