DEAL ACCEPTED: Edmonton Oilers Have Three Players Signed Through 2030 After Re-Signing Trent Frederic With…………

• The Edmonton Oilers are locking down their core for the long haul. On the opening day of NHL free agency, the team announced they have re-signed forward Trent Frederic to a six-year contract extension worth $24 million, carrying a $4 million annual cap hit. The deal will keep Frederic in Edmonton through the 2030-31 NHL season, making him the third Oilers player now signed through at least 2030.

Frederic, 27, was acquired by the Oilers at the 2025 trade deadline in a move that added grit and depth to the bottom six. Known for his physicality, defensive responsibility, and increasing offensive production, Frederic made an immediate impact during the Oilers’ playoff run this spring, tallying 6 points in 17 postseason games while earning the trust of head coach Kris Knoblauch.

A Core Taking Shape

With Frederic now under contract through 2030, he joins Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard as key pillars of the Oilers’ long-term vision. McDavid’s recent contract extension — signed just last week — keeps the superstar captain in Edmonton until 2032, while Bouchard inked an eight-year, $64 million deal earlier this spring.

General Manager Ken Holland (or his successor, if a front-office change is made) has clearly prioritized stability, continuity, and a strong support structure around the team’s elite talent. By extending Frederic, the Oilers secure a versatile forward who can play up and down the lineup, win faceoffs, kill penalties, and bring physicality when it matters most.

Frederic: “It Was a No-Brainer”

Speaking to reporters after the deal was announced, Frederic expressed excitement about staying in Edmonton long term.

> “It was a no-brainer for me,” Frederic said. “This group is special. Playing with guys like Connor, Leon, and now being part of a locker room that’s built to win — I couldn’t pass that up.”

He also praised the fan base and the city’s passion for hockey, calling his time in Edmonton “the most fun I’ve had in my career.”

Oilers Building for a Cup Window

By locking in Frederic, McDavid, and Bouchard, the Oilers are signaling that their window for Stanley Cup contention is wide open. While other big decisions loom — including the future of Leon Draisaitl, whose current deal expires in 2026 — Edmonton is clearly putting the pieces in place for sustained success.

The cap-conscious deal for Frederic also leaves the Oilers with some flexibility to address other needs, including depth defense and goaltending, as they chase their first

Stanley Cup since 1990.