According to interim coach Joe Sacco, the physical forward is out with an illness. Frederic’s absence leaves the Bruins without one of their most physical players. He has seven goals and seven assists in 47 games. The Bruins are now missing, Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, Cole Koepke and Frederic.

The President of the Boston Bruins, Cam Neely, was vague when addressing the team's plans for the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. He recently told NHL.com that they'd

If the Bruins do opt for a mid-season retool this year, Boston could have several appealing trade chip in place.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking to add a center ahead of the deadline and one insider links them to a Trent Frederic. The Maple Leafs have a need for a third-line center and Frederic of ...