Overview
- Head coach Kris Knoblauch said Frederic is out with an injury and offered no timeline for his return.
- Frederic was hurt late in the second period Thursday against Florida and did not play in the third, with the specifics of the injury undisclosed.
- Winger Roby Jarventie was recalled and is expected to get the next opportunity, marking his first NHL action since November 2023.
- The Oilers’ forward depth has been hit hard, with Mattias Janmark, Curtis Lazar, Colton Dach, and Leon Draisaitl recently placed on LTIR, leaving 12 healthy forwards available.
- Edmonton has cap space to recall more players from AHL Bakersfield, though any non-emergency move would count against the five post-deadline call-ups; Frederic has 4 goals and 2 assists in 67 games and ranks second on the team in hits.