In fact, Frederic is now one of three Oilers players under contract through at least 2030. The other two are center Leon Draisaitl and defenseman Darnell Nurse.

The 27-year-old forward had a career year in 2023-24, but his numbers swooned last season around time lost to both illness and an injured ankle

The Edmonton Oilers have retained one of their key trade deadline acquisitions by re-signing Trent Frederic to an eight-year extension, the team announced Friday. The max-term deal is for a $3.85 million cap hit and keeps the 27-year-old forward under team control until the end of the 2033-34 season.