Bruins fan gives Oilers fans a hard take on the reality of Trent Frederic

The Oilers paid a heavy price for acquire Frederic at last year's trade deadline, and then signed him to an 8 year contract despite a poor playoffs. Now early this season, he's been dropped to the 4th line already.

Hearing about the news of Frederic's demotion, Boston Bruins fan Shaye Ganam relayed that Frederic is just a fine bottom six forward - and the Oilers shouldn't expect more.

Starting the season with Frederic on the first line was an experiment that ended quickly, and probably didn't put him in a position to succeed.

Frederic's role for 6 seasons with the Bruins was that of a bottom-six circling forward. He put up a career high of 40 points with a great Bruins team, but otherwise has never been relied upon to be a skilled player.

With the pressure of an 8 year contract and being elevated into a role he's never held before, the Oilers may be expecting too much - or something different - than Frederic can bring.

Now trying to find his confidence again on the 4th line, Frederic needs to get back to his game of being a physical presence and causing chaos on the ice. If he can get back to what's made him successful in the past, the 8 year contract may start to look a bit better.

Oilers fans will be hoping to see more from Trent Frederic soon, and to start making that contract look a little better.