Edmonton Oilers Suffer More Brutal Injury News As Recently Acquired Player Is Ruled Out

After reaching the Stanley Cup Finals a year ago, many expected the Edmonton Oilers to be right back in contention again in 2025, but after a solid start to the year, things have gotten a little shaky in recent times.

Not only are the team missing their two top stars in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, but they're also down their starting goaltender in Stuart Skinner too, but it appears they can't escape the bad luck.

According to reporter Mark Spector, Trent Frederic, one of the two players Edmonton acquired at the deadline in a deal with the Boston Bruins is now out for their next game, and given the impact he was supposed to make, this is a major blow.

Since arriving in Edmonton, Frederic has appeared in just one game, and while they're getting solid minutes out of Max Jones, Frederic was supposed to be an impact player, and without him, they just wasted a key draft pick on a player that's done little to help them since the deadline.

According to Head Coach Kris Knoblauch, like their other two top stars, Frederic is expected to be back for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but as for his immediate future, it's not looking good.

Ultimately, this may turn out to be a dreadful trade for the Oilers, and if they flame out in the post-season and Frederic leaves in free agency, it will become even worse after his injury woes.