If the NHL trade deadline is developing into a seller's market, the Bruins must take advantage of this current climate before Friday.

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.

Just hours after Trent Frederic was traded to the Oilers, the Bruins reacted to both his exit and the team's latest loss to Nashville.

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 Edmonton Oilers added three players ahead of this season’s trade deadline. Max Jones made an impact in his debut on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens and Jake Walman will likely suit up for the team on Saturday when they host the Dallas Stars.

Trent Frederic has been traded from the Bruins to the Oilers as part of a three-team transaction. The Devils are retaining 50% of Frederic’s $2.3 million cap hit.

Even though the trade was expected, removing a player instead of adding one sent a ripple through the Bruins room. It showed on the ice.

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (29) and forward Connor McDavid (97) talk before a face-off against the Minnesota Wild. The Oilers sent a 2025 second-round pick (originally from St. Louis) and a 2026 fourth-rounder to Boston in exchange for Frederic, who's in the second season of a two-year, $4.6 million contract.

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The Edmonton Oilers acquired three players on Tuesday, the most important to this year’s playoff push being tough forward Trent Frederic. Scout Jason Bukala breaks down all the players and prospects who were moved around in a three-team trade.