The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NHL trade deadline. Even though there are some yellow flags when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers acquiring winger Trent Frederic, the upside and fit should outweigh any concerns.

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 Boston Bruins have already started wheeling and dealing ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline, sending forward Trent Frederic to the Edmonton Oilers in a three-team trade on Tuesday.