The defending Western Conference champion Oilers made their first big move ahead of the NHL trade deadline by acquiring hard-nosed forward Trent Frederic from the Bruins.

The defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers made their first big move ahead of the NHL trade deadline Tuesday, acquiring hard-nosed forward Trent Frederic from the Boston Bruins. Edmonton sent a 2025 second- and a 2026 fourth-round pick and prospect Max Wanner to Boston for the 6-foot-3,

The defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers made their first big move ahead of the NHL trade deadline by acquiring hard-nosed forward Trent Frederic from the Boston Bruins

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The defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers made their first big move ahead of the NHL trade deadline by acquiring hard-nosed forward Trent Frederic from the Boston Bruins on Tuesday.

The Hockey Writers explained how this afternoon's trade with the Edmonton Oilers sets the New Jersey Devils up for deadline success.

The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for another run at the Stanley Cup. Several days before the NHL Trade Deadline, the Oilers acquired Trent Frederic and Max Jones from the Boston Bruins in a three-team trade involving the New Jersey Devils.

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The Vegas Golden Knights head into their home game Sunday night against the New Jersey Devils leading the Pacific Division by two points over the Edmonton Oilers, thanks in large part to a veteran defense that has allowed the seventh-fewest goals in the league.

Trent Frederic was traded to the Edmonton Oilers by the Boston Bruins as part of a three-team trade also involving the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Boston traded Frederic to New Jersey in exchange for unsigned forward Petr Hauser and retained 50 percent of the Frederic's salary.

Also with Friday's trade deadline looming, the Avalanche continue to look to for a forward and the Canadiens' patience pays off.