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Oilers coach reveals plan for Trent Frederic after healthy scratch vs. Vegas
The Edmonton Oilers finally made the decision to scratch Trent Frederic against Vegas, and it's possible he could sit out for longer.
The healthy scratch was announced just an hour before the game, and although this decision was a long time coming, it was still surprising to see the Oilers do it in such a big game against a famously dirty Vegas team.
Oilers coach reveals plan for Trent Frederic after healthy scratch
With any healthy scratch, Knoblauch said Frederic needs the time away to reset mentally, and take this as the wake up call. However, Frederic looks like he'll sit out for more than one game.
I think it's really important Trent has a reset just to step away.
I think with Trent - I'm not sure he comes in next game - but eventually, he'll be back in the lineup, and he just needs a bit of a break, find his game, and come back, because I think he has a lot to offer this team.
- Coach Knoblauch
I think with Trent - I'm not sure he comes in next game - but eventually, he'll be back in the lineup, and he just needs a bit of a break, find his game, and come back, because I think he has a lot to offer this team.
- Coach Knoblauch
That sounds like Frederic might miss tomorrow nights game against Calgary, but get back into the lineup on December 27.
Through 36 games this season and 22 in the playoffs last year, Frederic has never looked like a fit in the Oilers lineup. He's got just 3 points this season, isn't a good defensive player, and hasn't been playing physical. It was due time to scratch him.
Some analysts have raised the question of Frederic is still dealing with the effects of a high ankle sprain last season. Knoblauch confirmed that's true.
I don't know if it's fair for me to say that he's 100 percent over it. I know he's cleared.
- Coach Knoblauch
- Coach Knoblauch
If Frederic is still feeling the effects of an injury than pulling him out of the lineup is the right thing to do. But he also need to be able to find another year of skating if team doctors deem him entirely healthy.
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