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Time of India
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- Time of India
Trent Frederic could be the missing piece to the New York Rangers' Stanley Cup Run
Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images There's always that one move that doesn't make headlines but ends up being the one everyone talks about in April and May. For the New York Rangers, that move could be signing Trent Frederic. Not a superstar. Not a scorer who'll put up 90 points. But a guy who plays with bite. A guy who shows up when the games get ugly. And after last season's early exit, the Rangers should know by now—they need more of that. Trent Frederic has the grit, goals, and playoff bite the New York Rangers were missing The Rangers had the talent. Artemi Panarin had a career year. Mika Zibanejad did his thing. Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin were as steady as ever. But when the postseason came, they got pushed around. The games slowed down, the hits got heavier, and they didn't have enough guys willing—or able—to fight through that. Trent Frederic lives for that kind of hockey. He's not a guy you bring in to score on the power play. He's the one who wins a puck battle in the corner, wears down a defense over 60 minutes, and stands tall when the other team tries to take liberties. He hits with purpose, plays smart in his own zone, and chips in enough offense—15, maybe 20 goals a season—to keep defenders honest. Look at what he did with the Oilers during their Cup run. That Game 6 goal to eliminate the Kings wasn't pretty, but it was pure Frederic—relentless forecheck, pressure at the net, and just enough finish. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Milana, 38, Shows Her Huge Size In New Photos. Paperela Undo That's what wins playoff games. At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, he brings a level of physicality the Rangers don't have much of right now. Think of him as a younger, slightly more skilled version of Barclay Goodrow. He can slide into the bottom six, play center or wing, and give Mike Sullivan a trusted option when things get tight. And at a projected $2.5 to $3.25 million per year, he won't mess with the cap. He fits Chris Drury's "win now and later" mindset perfectly. At 27, Frederic still has runway. He's not a stopgap—he's a playoff piece. The Rangers don't need more flash. They need fire. Frederic gives them that—without breaking the bank or the structure. He's not the kind of signing that makes waves on July 1, but come spring? He's the kind of guy who makes all the difference. Also Read: Vegas Golden Knights announce 2025 road trip with free Hockey clinics for kids
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Oilers' Trent Frederic Could Be An X-Factor In Stanley Cup Final Vs. Panthers
In any playoff series, the stars will be the stars, and the goaltending duels will be integral to wins and losses. However, most series also have an unsung hero or X-factor that needs to step up for a team to win. In Edmonton, that could be Trent Frederic. Advertisement Frederic, who joined the Edmonton Oilers this season at the trade deadline, is no stranger to rough stuff. Against the Florida Panthers – a gritty and rough team that has the edge physically on paper in this series – that might be a critical element Frederic must embrace. During Frederic's time with the Boston Bruins, he attempted to reignite tensions during the NHL season opener by trying to fight Matthew Tkachuk. That moment wasn't just about early-season fireworks – it was a clear callback to last year's heated playoff series between the Bruins and Panthers. In that second-round matchup, Florida center Sam Bennett knocked Brad Marchand out of the series, fuelling animosity that hadn't faded. Ironically, Marchand now finds himself as a teammate to Bennett and Tkachuk. But for Frederic, this is a chance to prove he's willing to light those fireworks again. The rugged forward has already made his presence felt this post-season, especially during the Oilers' hard-fought series against the Vegas Golden Knights. Advertisement Frederic dropped the gloves and went slightly viral when he snapped his stick over his own head like it was a twig. He wasn't an offensive force, but his willingness to stand tall in the face of an aggressive forecheck helped push the Oilers past Vegas. Against Florida, he might be ready to raise his impact even higher. Trent Frederic (Perry Nelson-Imagn Images) One incident that highlighted Frederic's ability to get under opponents' skin came when Vegas forward Nicolas Roy was ejected after cross-checking Frederic in the face, earning a five-minute major and a game misconduct in overtime. That sequence showed how Frederic's physical play and agitator style can force opponents into costly mistakes – a skill that could become even more valuable in a tightly contested Cup final. Advertisement While he hasn't yet delivered his best offensive performance, with one goal and four points in 16 games, this series against the Panthers might be his opportunity to step up and become an unlikely difference-maker. Edmonton needs nastiness and physicality to combat Marchand, Tkachuk and Bennett. As for facing his former teammate, Marchand, Frederic said it was a bit weird and didn't really know how to feel about it. 'If you asked me 10 months ago, I would have jumped on a grenade for the guy, and now, it's the complete opposite,' he told NHL Network's E.J. Hradek on Tuesday. 'It's very weird, but that's the hockey world.' Advertisement Frederic will need to put past friendships aside, forget about former teammates and play a key role, one he was brought in to play. The Oilers need him to hit and forecheck. Better yet, they need him to try to intimidate players who aren't easily intimidated. If he can do that, he becomes an X-factor Florida will have to contend with. Get the latest news and trending stories by following The Hockey News on Google News and by subscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Sport
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Ex-Bruins Forward Has Huge Playoff Moment With New Team
Trent Frederic (© Perry Nelson-Imagn Images) After losing the first two games of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings, the Edmonton Oilers bounced back in a big way. The Oilers won Games 3 through 6 and have now moved on to the second round because of it. Former Boston Bruins forward Trent Frederic played a massive role in the Oilers' series-clinching Game 6 victory, too. Advertisement Frederic had an impressive Game 6 performance for the Oilers, as he had a goal and an assist on the night. However, the former Bruins' goal was a massive one. It gave the Oilers a 5-2 lead and proved to be the club's eventual game-winner, as Edmonton won by a 6-4 final score. This was Frederic's first goal with the Oilers since being moved by the Bruins before the 2025 NHL trade deadline, and it was certainly a huge one. It was a nice goal, too, as he one-timed a Connor Brown feed past Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper. Frederic demonstrated during his Bruins days that he can provide solid secondary offensive production when playing at his best, and he is now giving the Oilers just that. With this impressive Game 6 performance, the 2016 first-round pick now has one goal and three points in six post-season games this year for Edmonton. Advertisement In 337 games over seven seasons with the Bruins, Frederic had 55 goals, 109 points, 670 hits, and a plus-20 rating. Recent Bruins News Surging Bruins Prospect Rewarded For Remarkable Season Surging Bruins Prospect Rewarded For Remarkable Season At the 2025 NHL trade deadline, the Boston Bruins acquired prospect Will Zellers from the Colorado Avalanche as a part of the Charlie Coyle trade. With the Bruins desperately needing to improve their prospect pool, it is understandable that they have brought in a promising youngster like Zellers. Bruins Trading Joonas Korpisalo Could Benefit Both Sides Bruins Trading Joonas Korpisalo Could Benefit Both Sides During the Boston Bruins' exit interviews, goaltender Joonas Korpisalo notably made it clear that he was not ecstatic about the amount of playing time he received during his first season with the Original Six club. Bruins Legend Brad Marchand Has Big Game For Panthers Bruins Legend Brad Marchand Has Big Game For Panthers The Florida Panthers knocked out the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of their first-round series on April 30. The Panthers defeated the Bolts by a 6-3 final score in the matchup, and Advertisement Boston Bruins legend Brad Marchand helped play a notable role in Florida's series-clinching win. Recently Fired NHL Coach Interested In Bruins Job Recently Fired NHL Coach Interested In Bruins Job Boston Bruins management has already confirmed that they are having a coaching search. They have not ruled out the possibility of promoting interim head coach Joe Sacco to the full-time position, but the Bruins are weighing all of their options before making their decision.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Who should start in goal for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 and why: 9 Things
The Edmonton Oilers literally saved their season with a gut-check victory over Los Angeles on Friday night. But while the win was great, the club has yet to entirely dig themselves out of the deep early hole they excavated for themselves. Yes, Friday was a must-win. But if they do not follow that up with another triumph on Sunday the hole is back to being just as deep…but with even fewer shovels remaining to complete the job. That and more in this Stanley Cup Playoffs edition of… 9. The Oilers do have depth in reserve if (God forbid) injuries were to re-occur. The Black Aces, as they are commonly known, consist of Bakersfield farm hands Olivier Rodrigue, Defenders Phil Kemp and Cam Dineen, and Forwards Noah Philp, Matt Savoie and James Hamblin. 8. A shout-out to my Cult of Hockey colleague David Staples who suggested after the Game Two loss that Kris Knoblauch return to the Draisaitl-Arvidsson-Podkolzin line. Perhaps the coach's ears were burning, as he did just that with great success. At 5v5, Draisaitl was 76%, Arvidsson 81% and Podkolzin 83%. With so much flux everywhere else in the lineup, the reunion made good common sense. 7. I like the Trent Frederic acquisition in the long run. I think this club will need to get younger and more energetic in the off-season. But you can only add so many AHL grads and still be a cup contender. Frederic is already a man who has proven his worth at the NHL level. You can see his skating starting to iron out. One hopes the series lasts long enough for him to show what he can really do. 6. And what I just said about Frederic applies to much of this lineup right now. You may not think that playing as a unit down the stretch and being in a groove heading into the playoffs is that important. But I think we are seeing first-hand evidence that is certainly is. My fear and lingering question is: Can the Oilers survive and stay alive long enough to hit their stride? 5. At the outset of this series, I wondered publicly whether Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty were still able to lead their club to a win in a Seven Game series. I have mad respect for both. Terrific careers. But they are thirty-five and thirty-seven. And Kopitar got lit up by Edmonton on Friday and Doughty was a key figure in the McDavid insurance marker. If the Oilers can extend the series, I believe it can become an advantage. If… 4. On Friday night Evan Bouchard became the first defenceman in franchise history to score two power play goals in a single Stanley Cup Playoff game. That is really something when you think of the fine blueliners that have been Edmonton Oilers, top-of-mind for this example of course being Paul Coffey. Like many of you, I often get frustrated with Bouchard's defensive game. But you can teach defending. You can not teach the elite offensive skills he possesses. And we saw that (and better defending) in spades in Game Three. 3. Speaking of blueliners, Troy Stecher has been medically cleared to play. Whether he is up to game speed yet is probably the bigger question. I would be surprised if he plays on Sunday. But depending on how things go, I could imagine him being an option for Game Five. But who would come out? I have a tough time seeing them removing John Klingberg. He has been 'Steady Eddy' for consecutive games. You can just see the veteran cool and calm in his game. The more likely candidate would be Ty Emberson. Yes, Emberson is a member of the Penalty Kill pairings. But it is not like those special teams have been lights-out. 2. The fact that Klingberg has been able to come in after having missed so much time (first with the surgery, then the subsequent injury) is impressive. But at least he has had some runway. Evan Kane has been nothing short of amazing so far. While I think we could see him searching for his hands and timing in Game Two, he looked a whole lot like vintage Evander Kane in Game Three. It is easy to forget just how important Kane has been to this club since arriving. When he is right, he provides something (in abundance, I might add) that no other player on the roster does. It is a testament to his athleticism, his drive, and his raw talent. 1.I do not think there is a wrong answer to 'who should the Edmonton Oilers start in goal for Game Four.' And Head Coach Kris Knoblauch would not tip his hand in front of the media on Saturday. But I know who I would be going with if it were my call: Calvin Pickard. My reasons why? First and foremost, you just won with the guy. Pickard was certainly not perfect, but I only had direct blame for him on the fourth goal against…and even that was a breakaway. And at no point did I think that Pickard looked fragile or lacking in confidence. That does not mean that Stuart Skinner could not come in and pitch a damn good game on Sunday. I still thin the Oilers consider Skinner their #1. And in fact, if the Oilers are to go multiple rounds in these Stanley Cup Playoffs, they need Skinner to rediscover his form. I still see him as the best available starter going forward. The devil will be in the details. Not if…but when. However, who do you think they have more confidence in at this moment? And please do not start down the road with me on the Olivier Rodrigue path. I can not begin to describe how bad of an idea it would be to start an AHL goaltender who is basically untested at the NHL level. Down 2-1 in a seven-game series is not the time for a Hail Mary, which I what that would be. C'mon. Get real. And besides, that would be totally unfair to force the kid into that situation. And I am not sure it matters anyway. If the Oilers do not find their defensive game and become more effective on the Penalty Kill the goalie will not be the biggest factor. Edmonton is still giving up way too many good looks to win with what they have, which is average goaltending. But in the short term, as the Oilers hurry to find their legs in this series, yanking a goalie out of the crease after he just helped you win a desperation game smacks to me of panic. And panic is the one thing the Oilers can not afford, right about now. Now on Bluesky @ Also, find me on Threads @kleavins, Twitter @KurtLeavins, Instagram at LeavinsOnHockey, and Mastodon at KurtLeavins@ This article is not AI generated. STAPLES: The coach's challenge that may have swung the Oilers-Kings series LEAVINS: Oilers dig deep to force Kings series to 2-1 in games STAPLES: Pickard or Skinner – 'We haven't decided yet'. In memory of Bruce McCurdy, 1955-2025. 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Time Out
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Pirates! The Penzance Musical
Broadway review by Adam Feldman This show is of a kind that I shall dub an operettical: A British-Broadway hybrid that is cleverly synthetical. It starts with operetta of the comical variety That Sullivan and Gilbert wrote to tickle high society. The Pirates of Penzance, a pageant witty and Victorian, Premiered in 1880 on our calendar Gregorian. It still is entertaining but perhaps not in a date-night way; It seems a bit too fusty for revival on the Great White Way. So Rupert Holmes has come along to pump some Broadway jazz in it: To add a little spice and put some Dixieland pizzazz in it. And thanks to these injections, neither rev'rent nor heretical, We now have Holmes's model for a modern operettical. Pirates! The Penzance Musical | Photograph: Courtesy Joan Marcus Best known for Drood (and also for his hit 'Piña Colada Song'), He hasn't wrecked the story or egregiously forgot a song. But to ensure the whole endeavor's jazzier and bluer leans, He takes the show from Cornwall and resets it down in New Orleans. The Crescent City's sass and brass have quite rejuvenated it As Joe Joubert and Daryl Waters have reorchestrated it. (They've also added melodies that never here have been afore, On loan from Iolanthe, The Mikado and from Pinafore.) With silliness and energy the show is chockablock, well-set Amid the brightly colored NOLA streets of David Rockwell's set. And now that we have looked at questions musico-aesthetical, We move on to the plot of this diverting operettical. Pirates! The Penzance Musical | Photograph: Courtesy Joan Marcus The Pirate King swashbuckles on a large if not momentous ship Where Frederic, turning 21, is ending his apprenticeship. And when this duty-driven laddie reaches his majority His conscience will demand that he accept the law's authority. Upon that time, young Frederic knows, though he may feel a loss acute, His former pals, the pirates, he will have to fight and prosecute. (Unless, that is, some hitherto-undreamed-of technicality Should come to light and complicate his noble plan's legality.) But what if Frederic's former nurse, the sorely misbegotten Ruth, Discovers in some document an old and long-forgotten truth? It might, if this scenario's not strictly theoretical, Entail a major conflict in this model operettical. Pirates! The Penzance Musical | Photograph: Courtesy Joan Marcus Scott Ellis's direction is all tongue-in-cheek dramatical And Warren Carlyle's dances are enjoyably emphatical But notwithstanding those behind-the-scenesters' benefactions here, It's fair to say the actors are the principal attractions here. The Pirate King's embodied by a glist'ning Ramin Karimloo (Inspiring more dropped panties than you'd find in any harem loo) And you could comb through New Orleans and all surrounding parishes, And never find a Frederic as pluperfect as Nick Barasch's. The Drag Race legend Jinkx Monsoon, all blowsy eccentricity, Brings Ruth to life with vocal chops and facial elasticity. Performances italicized (and not just parenthetical) Combine to lift the spirits of this lively operettical. Pirates! The Penzance Musical | Photograph: Courtesy Joan Marcus Samantha Williams makes a lusty Mabel; Preston Truman Boyd Delivers his tap-dancing like an ably-programmed humanoid. But David Hyde Pierce steals the show, I say with no cajolery. His Major-Gen'ral is a master class in brilliant drollery: A rapid-patter songster with aplomb matched by no other's style (And daughters pirates yearn for, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers –style). In glorious precision, Pierce elicits every gazer's smiles As lovably and nimbly as he did when he played Frasier 's Niles. Pirates! The Penzance Musical | Photograph: Courtesy Joan Marcus The modern world is full of stress, so go and have a party, brah, And shake it like a necklace made of gaudy beads at Mardi Gras. Enjoy this Broadway hybrid that is tuneful and poetical: A most delightful model of a modern operettical. Pirates! The Penzance Musical. Todd Haimes Theatre (Broadway). Music by Arthur Sullivan. Libretto by W.S. Gilbert. Adapted by Rupert Holmes. Directed by Scott Ellis. With David Hyde Pierce, Ramin Karimloo, Nicholas Barasch, Jinkx Monsoon, Samantha Williams, Preston Truman Boyd. Running time: 2hrs 30mins. One intermission. Post scriptum: These rhymes of mine, I grant you, may not all be perfect, but they were The best that I could do—and face it, standards are not what they were. I'm just a humble swimmer in this lyrical aquarium; If W.S. Gilbert's what you want, then go unbury him.
