Bruins ahead Trent Frederic is out week-to-week after struggling a lower-body harm in opposition to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday, Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic reviews. Whereas it could maintain him out by way of the March 7 commerce deadline, the absence “received’t change any plans” concerning a deal for the pending UFA, per Johnston.
Frederic left the 5-4 extra time loss early within the second interval. He fell awkwardly after trying a verify on Toronto defenseman Jake McCabe within the nook as an influence play expired and, whereas he skated off beneath his personal energy, went to the dressing room shortly thereafter and didn’t return.
The 27-year-old remains to be on many commerce boards regardless of a disappointing marketing campaign. He’s been a productive middle-six piece for Boston over the previous few years, recording 35-36–71 in 161 video games throughout the 2022-23 and 2023-24 common seasons. His level totals have been slashed in 2024-25, although. He’s clocked simply 8-7–15 by way of 57 appearances and has posted a career-worst -14 score, even whereas taking part in a career-high 13:50 per sport.
The 2016 first-rounder stays a gorgeous pickup due to his 6’3″, 221-lb body and his potential to play all three ahead positions – a major think about an in any other case skinny rental heart market behind Brock Nelson. He’s not notably good on attracts, although. His 43.9 p.c faceoff win fee this 12 months is only some proportion factors south of his 44.4 p.c profession common. The bang-and-crash ahead ranks fifth on Boston with 44 PIMs and is second on the membership with 155 hits.
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period lists the Canucks, Capitals and Wild as groups reportedly linked to Frederic, however practically any group searching for a third-line pickup will seemingly name Boston about him. His $2.3M cap hit shouldn’t require a lot, if any, wage retention to maneuver.
For now, prime winger prospect Fabian Lysell stays within the minors for Boston following Frederic’s harm. AHL mainstay Riley Tufte skated in a top-nine function at Thursday’s morning skate as an alternative, per Scott McLaughlin of WEEI. That’s a troublesome ask of the 26-year-old, who has three factors in 22 profession NHL appearances.
