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The Frederic Gamble: Edmonton's $30.8M Bet Looking Like a Costly Mistake
The Edmonton Oilers inked Trent Frederic to a massive contract this offseason, but early whispers from around the league suggest the deal is already being viewed as a significant albatross. Front offices and analysts are questioning whether the Oilers overpaid for a player who may not justify the term and dollars attached to his name. With Edmonton's championship window theoretically open right now, this contract could become a real problem if Frederic doesn't deliver at an elite level.
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