Weekes: Teams interested in Trent Frederic

[wintersej]

Pat verbeek should be all over him. What do the bruins want in return?

Too early in the season to say. Bruins either need legit top 6 offensive talent and Frederic is a plus to get there or they need picks (and with picks it's basically hold out for as much as you can get at the deadline).

Don't see why the Bruins wouldn't ask for a 1st (not from the Ducks, obviously) or a couple of 2nds.

Frederic has as many 5 on 5 goals the last two seasons as guys like Troy Terry, Crouse, Fiala and Ehlers. Obviously, some of those guys add a lot more on the PP, but having a guy on the 3rd line that can pop goals at that level with size is a very good thing. Just not sure if the Bruins can afford that luxury when they are short in the top six and Marchand is getting up there about to make it worse.

 

[robbieboy3686]

Too early in the season to say. Bruins either need legit top 6 offensive talent and Frederic is a plus to get there or they need picks (and with picks it's basically hold out for as much as you can get at the deadline).

Don't see why the Bruins wouldn't ask for a 1st (not from the Ducks, obviously) or a couple of 2nds.

Frederic has as many 5 on 5 goals the last two seasons as guys like Troy Terry, Crouse, Fiala and Ehlers. Obviously, some of those guys add a lot more on the PP, but having a guy on the 3rd line that can pop goals at that level with size is a very good thing. Just not sure if the Bruins can afford that luxury when they are short in the top six and Marchand is getting up there about to make it worse.

I’ve wanted him on the ducks since forever. Really really like the player, and his age fits with our core.

 

[Bobby9]

Any interest in Elias Petersson in 1 for 1 trade?

 

[HSF]

IF they end up selling, and at this point it is still an if, I think you take the Best deal regardless of who It's from

not if you are likely to meet in the playoffs

The offers won't be that much different between teams

 

[Hookslide]

Any interest in Elias Petersson in 1 for 1 trade?

Yes....... will you take Elias Lindhom back ?

 

[SoundAndFury]

Not giving a 1st rounder for him. But since you are being sarcastic about it. I don't think inquiring about a 26 yr old winger who has size, speed, forechecks and scored 18 goals last year can't help us long term.....ok, fine.

He wouldn’t be a guy they’re looking at short term.

Yes, I do think a 26-year-old middle 6 forward can only prolong the agony of an aging core that is no good. How the hell are you going to be anywhere near competitive over the next 5-6 years without building through the draft? By the time of the 2025 draft you will have 0 goalies, 2 impact Ds and 1 impact forward under 30 years of age. I truly do not fathom how can one think this team can be fixed by adding decent NHLers in their prime when your entire core has been trending downhill for very objective reasons and there is no influx of talent in sight.

 

[LemonSauceD]

Yes....... will you take Elias Lindhom back ?

Ignore that.

 

[My3Sons]

Boston is in a playoff spot right now. Tenuous of course, but it's hard to see them making the team worse this season unless and until they are completely out of the race.

 

[featherhawk]

Frederic would be a great add for a contender, he sure would look good alongside the likes of MacKinnon, Rantinen, Mitts, Lehkonen and Nichushkin who is said to be back in a week or two.

 

[biturbo19]

Teams should be interested. He'd be a perfect 4th line C/W for a contender. Guy who can chip in even strength offense, big body, versatile and can contribute in other ways. Wish he was more of a PK ace. But he's the sort of guy that can potentially make that little difference in moving to the next round in the playoffs, or not...from way down the lineup.


Biggest thing is probably, he's potentially a pure "rental"...because some bad team is going to throw a bag of cash at him in the summer to add "size" to their team.

 

[HockeyVirus]

He wouldn’t be a guy they’re looking at short term.

Still the last thing the Islanders need is hot/cold 4th liners

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

not if you are likely to meet in the playoffs

The offers won't be that much different between teams

If they end of selling it means they aren't going to the playoffs.

Boston is not the type of team that would sell while being in playoff contention

 

[PlayMakers]

Pat verbeek should be all over him. What do the bruins want in return?

I think the Bruins want a top6 forward and would add if necessary.

 

[cheesymc]

Pat verbeek should be all over him. What do the bruins want in return?

They owe us one for gifting them Hampus.

If PV asks Boston will probably except Vatrano in return and maybe at a late pick.

 

[wintersej]

Teams should be interested. He'd be a perfect 4th line C/W for a contender. Guy who can chip in even strength offense, big body, versatile and can contribute in other ways. Wish he was more of a PK ace. But he's the sort of guy that can potentially make that little difference in moving to the next round in the playoffs, or not...from way down the lineup.


Biggest thing is probably, he's potentially a pure "rental"...because some bad team is going to throw a bag of cash at him in the summer to add "size" to their team.

Frederic is not a fourth liner. He is right around DeBrusk and Garland when it comes to 5 on 5 goals the last couple seasons.

 

[Thirty Seven]

He's been invisible. If they can find him, take him.

 

[robbieboy3686]

They owe us one for gifting them Hampus.

If PV asks Boston will probably except Vatrano in return and maybe at a late pick.

I would do this trade for sure

 

[Thechozen1]

Sounds like the perfect add for the Jets. Just the type of player the Jets need more of.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

Frederic for Vatrano.

Both players extend.

 

[Thechozen1]

He's been invisible. If they can find him, take him.

Leave in Winnipeg when the Bruins play the Jets on Dec. 7th

Thank you.

 

[biturbo19]

Frederic is not a fourth liner. He is right around DeBrusk and Garland when it comes to 5 on 5 goals the last couple seasons.

I didn't mean to imply that he's a "4th liner". I just mean that he's one of those rare examples of a guy who can produce well, even if he is stuck on a 4th line or buried in the "bottom-6" somewhere.

It's not an insult, it's a compliment to him. He's a guy who doesn't need high-end minutes or top linemates to produce. Same as Garland. I don't think he's a "line driver" to the same extent Garland can be...but same idea.

Point is, Frederic has developed into the sort of player you can anchor a championship caliber 4th line around. Or...you can slide him up the lineup here and there and even into the Top-6 as a sort of big body goal-scoring winger.

That's why i think every "playoff team" ought to be all over him if he ultimately ends up available.

 

[nbwingsfan]

He will really popular for playoff teams

He’s been utterly terrible for the Bruins in the playoffs though?

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Please. Take him.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

Berube may be perfect for a guy like Trent.

Robertson +
Timmins +
Holmberg +

I don’t see him getting a whole lot, with those stats. So he’ll likely stay then walk

 

[OVO16]

Berube may be perfect for a guy like Trent.

Robertson +
Timmins +
Holmberg +

I don’t see him getting a whole lot, with those stats. So he’ll likely stay then walk

Hard pass on Frederic. He's not good