EDMONTON – It’s draft day.
On Friday, June 27th, the NHL will commence the first round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. At the time of this writing, the Edmonton Oilers do not hold a first-round selection.
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What they do hold are the terms and conditions for the newly signed Trent Frederic.
On Friday morning, the Oilers announced the extension for the rough-and-tumble forward. Here is the full breakdown, written FAQ-style.
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How Long Is Trent Frederic Signed For?
The new contract is for an eight-year term.
How Much Is Frederic’s Salary?
His contract has an average annual value of $3.85 million. That being said, he’s not going to be paid the same thing every season.
What’s The Salary Breakdown?
Frederic’s new contract is a combination of signing bonuses and base salary. Here is the breakdown for base salary:
Year 1: $2,550,000
Year 2: $2,550,000
Year 3: $2,550,000
Year 4: $2,350,000
Year 5: $2,350,000
Year 6: $2,150,000
Year 7: $2,650,000
Year 8: $2,650,000
What Are Frederic’s Bonuses?
Frederic will only receive signing bonuses, not performance bonuses. Here is the yearly breakdown:
Year 1: $1,500,000
Year 2: $1,500,000
Year 3: $1,500,000
Year 4: $1,500,000
Year 5: $1,500,000
Year 6: $1,500,000
Year 7: $1,000,000
Year 8: $1,000,000
Does Frederic Have A No-Movement Clause Or A No-Trade Clause?
Thank you for asking that – yes, he does.
For years one through four, he has a full no-movement clause. That means he can’t be traded or waived without his approval of the move himself.
In years five and six, he has a modified no-trade clause. That means he has to provide the Oilers with a list of 10 teams that he would accept a trade to.
In the final two years of his deal, he has a modified no-trade clause. The main difference with this clause is that he must submit a list of 20 teams he would accept a trade to.
In Conclusion
At first blush, this deal isn’t a bad one for the Oilers. The lack of signing bonuses and trade protection over the last two years gives the team an easy out if things aren’t working out between them and the player.
In the short term, it’s a solid bet with a rising salary cap.
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