NHL rumors had swirled around this offseason that the Boston Bruins could trade forward Trent Frederic if a new contract could not be worked out.
It was announced that the Bruins and Frederic have agreed to a new contract to avoid salary arbitration as he has signed a two-year deal with the Bruins worth $4.6 million.
Was this a huge over pay for Frederic or is he worth every penny? I will let you decide in the comments below.
Frederic, 25, was drafted 29th overall by the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2016 NHL entry draft. Currently over a career that spans 5 seasons, he has a total 54 points in 198 games played, and 0 playoffs points in 9 games played.
Frederic’s new contract does not feature a no-trade clause or no-move clause. He receives a $250,000 signing bonus.
What does the Trent Frederic contract mean for the Boston Bruins?
You can view the Boston Bruins salary cap with Trent Frederic’s updated cap hit to see how the Frederic contract affects the Bruins projected cap space for 2023-24.
The Bruins currently have $429,166 in available cap space for the coming season.
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Trent Frederic contract breakdown
| SEASON | CAP HIT | AAV | S. BONUSES | BASE SALARY | TOTAL SALARY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | $2,300,000 | $2,300,000 | $250,000 | $2,050,000 | $2,300,000 |
| 2024-25 | $2,300,000 | $2,300,000 | $0 | $2,300,000 | $2,300,000 |
| TOTAL | $4,600,000 | $4,600,000 | $250,000 | $4,350,000 | $4,600,000 |
What are NHL fans saying about the Boston Bruins signing Trent Frederic
This will be a sign and trade. It is a waste of a $2.3 million cap hit.
I expect Trent Frederic to do more this season with that contract. Fair number but he is just an ok player.
Happy he is back with the Bruins. Frederic will need to produce more to get more on his next contract.
