Trent Frederic

Trent Frederic is now an Edmonton Oiler, but the question hanging over this acquisition is whether he can evolve into the player the organization envisioned when they made the deal. Frederic has shown flashes of the physical, versatile forward the Oilers need, but consistency and production have been the sticking points throughout his career.

Alex Ovechkin and Trent Frederic crossed paths in an unusual setting, and despite the physical nature of both players' games, the moment didn't escalate into the kind of confrontation their reputations might suggest. The context here is intriguing enough to warrant a closer look at what actually went down between two players known for their willingness to engage. Sometimes the story isn't what happens on the ice, but what doesn't.