Trent Frederic was an effective two-way winger with some offensive ability and a rugged edge for the Boston Bruins. In 75 regular-season games for the Edmonton Oilers, however, Frederic is a shadow of his former self. Late last season, there were signs of improvement. Is he back? Will Oilers fans begin to see the real Frederic?The gap Using the final three seasons with the Bruins and his time in Edmonton, there’s a massive difference in performance for Frederic.CategoryBostonEdmontonTOI11:5710:48Points-601.570.52Shots-606.85.85Shooting Pct12.85.1GF Pct5635X-GF Pct5250All numbers five-on-five, via Natural Stat TrickThe biggest takeaway from this overview is the expected goal share. Frederic has had some tough luck, aided by his own inability to score goals on shots taken. Frederic’s points per 60 in Edmonton would normally make him a healthy scratch or even demoted, but his long-term deal (with a no-movement clause) means he is going to play every game. So, armed with the knowledge that Frederic isn’t going anywhere, are there some positive indicators from last season?The injury and the downbeat resultsIn 2023-24, Frederic posted 2.11 points per 60 at five-on-five, but that number fell to 1.03 in Boston the following year and just over half a point per 60 with Edmonton one year ago. His goal share went from 55 percent to 40 percent to 35 percent last season with the Oilers.Frederic suffered a high-ankle sprain in February, before his trade from Boston, but his offensive output in 2024-25 was low from the start. There are two things to look at: changes in linemates and changes in foot speed.His most common linemates in 2023-24 were Charlie Coyle, James van Riemsdyk and Morgan Geekie. Frederic and Coyle enjoyed an outstanding 73 percent goal share in 2023-24 when playing together at five-on-five. Frederic posted 2.51 points per 60 with Coyle that season, with his speed and his shot in the 78th percentile, via NHL Edge.That’s the player the Oilers thought they were getting.However, the 2024-25 season in Boston was never right. His shot was still in the 71st percentile, but the foot speed was now under NHL average (he went from 36.6 kph to 35.5 kph season over season). His offence floundered, his goal share dropped, and Frederic was no longer playing as often with the skill forwards in Boston.Frederic scored 1.58 points per 60 with Coyle; disappointing but not devastating. He was eventually moved off the line as his goal share with Coyle was 38 percent (49 expected, similar to his experience with the Oilers in 2025-26).