Trent Frederic has officially arrived in the Alberta capital after the Edmonton Oilers traded for him earlier this week.

Here’s what we know about the engaging Trent Frederic. He likes to hit, likes to fight (ask Corey Perry), likes being in the same Edmonton Oilers’ locker room as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and he knows his history.

Newly-acquired forward Max Jones & recalled defenceman Cam Dineen will make their debuts with the Oilers on Thursday night at Rogers Place in a matchup against the Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens visit the Edmonton Oilers after the Canadiens took down the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime.

Kane, who recently submitted a 16-team approved trade list, per Friedman, had been viewed as the Oilers’ best chance to create cap flexibility. However, his uncertain injury status and a "disagreement" on his return timeline add another layer of difficulty to the Oilers' situation.

The Edmonton Oilers made their first trade deadline move to acquire injured forward Trent Frederic from the Boston Bruins, but thankfully, he's expected to make a return to play earlier than expected.

Lights the lamp Saturday

The Edmonton Oilers are making some lineup changes ahead of Thursday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens. Unfortunately, they will have to play their game down two key defensemen.

The Montreal Canadiens will put their five-game winning streak on the line when they visit the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.

Perry scored a goal and added four shots on net in Saturday's 3-1 road win against Carolina.