The Oilers appear to be nearing an 8-year deal with Trent Frederic valued at $4 million per year, despite his recent struggles. Less than 24 hours removed from <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl/stanley-cup/nhl-fans-roast-corey-perry-after-losing-5th-stanley-cup-final-in-6-years' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>being knocked out of the Stanley Cup Final</a>, the Edmonton Oilers are already in offseason mode. General manager Stan Bowman has a hectic summer ahead, with several roster decisions to make. At the top of the priority list: signing extensions for superstars Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard. But the Oilers can potentially get someone else done first. The team is in discussions with forward Trent Frederic on a proposed eight-year extension, sources close to Edmonton Journal writer <a href='https://x.com/jimmathesonnhl' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Jim Matheson</a> say. Oilers and free agent Trent Frederic talking about an eight-year contract. - Jim Matheson <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/jimmathesonnhl/status/1935346274859188374'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/andystrickland/status/1935438488813416815'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> The news raised eyebrows. <a href='https://www.nhl.com/oilers/player/trent-frederic-8479365' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Frederic</a> scored just four points during the playoffs and played just one regular-season game with Edmonton after Boston traded him. <h3>Frederic only had 15 points this season and was also injured</h3> He registered 18 goals and 40 points with the Bruins in 2023-24, but this season tallied just eight goals and 15 points in 57 games before injury struck. Despite the fact that he likely played hurt throughout the playoffs, the 27-year-old possesses upside as a third-line sparkplug, not the sort typically given max-term contracts. Injury concerns merely muddy things further. The bright side is that the term reduces the cap hit. Frederic's current salary is $2.3 million AAV, and although he should get a raise, the eight-year term may be throwing some fans and reporters off. With NHL free agency beginning July 1, the deal could materialize fast.