Player Discussion Trent Frederic II

[Caper Bruins fan]

You gotta love the kid- he appears to be having a great time even when he's exchanging punches. Now that's one happy camper!

I love the kids swashbuckling attitude as much as anyone but then we have games like yesterday where he is invisible. Maybe that’s not fair as the whole team sucked but he still isn’t out of the woods as far as proving his is a legit 3rd liner . Like everyone else I sure as hell want him to succeed for the entertainment value alone .

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

 

[chizzler]

This is getting regurgitated by everyone on Twitter. Nothing new girlie.

 

[Kalus]

For anyone that hasn't listened to this, I came away very impressed with Frederic. Sounds like an earnest genuine good guy. One of the hosts is his trainer, Jeff Lovechio (former P Bruin), who gushed over the kid's work ethic. He trains 7 days a week in the offseason and follows his trainer's instructions to a T. Also sounds like he doesn't drink during the season and is hyper focused on his diet; sending screenshots of all his meals to Jeff. This guy is all in and a true professional.

 

[kjpm]

This was a great listen. Freddy seems like a very down to earth but dedicated guy. Also LoVecchio had some great Bergeron and Marchand anecdotes from his time in training camp too, highly recommend!

Trent doesn't come on until around the 20 minute mark though, not missing much if you were to skip ahead lol

 

[JCRO]

I love this kid

 

[DitClapper]

It's too bad the league did away with the 13 year contracts.

 

[MattFromFranklin]

Frederic has been a pleasant surprise in our bottom 6 so far this season. Jeff Marek was on Spittin Chiclets and he asked someone from the Bruins about when they picked Frederic in the 1st round and he was told the team had intel that Anaheim was going to take him with the very next pick.

 

[ON3M4N]

I love this kid

The balls to lay a guy out and then look at the other bench and say "who wants it?"....kid is a certified psychopath

 

[Mick Riddleton]

I love this kid

Absolutely what this team needed. I tried to pause the vid on the hit and I think it is #13 Alexis Lafrenière

 

[Dellstrom]

I hope he’s a lifer. He’s such a piece of shit in the best way.

I’d love to see his offensive game round out a bit (its gotten a lot better recently) but that’s honestly just gravy.

The only player we’ve had in recent history rise to such a cult following so quickly has been Pasta... Not bad considering the differences in their games. Can’t wait to see how he continues to develop.

 

[Dr Hook]

Just for @BruinsNetwork : Frederic is a savage

 

[BruinsNetwork]

Just for @BruinsNetwork : Frederic is a savage

Been saying it!

 

[CDJ]

“Who wants it?” at the entire bench after blowing up a kid, I f***ing love this man

 

[ON3M4N]

I hope he’s a lifer. He’s such a piece of shit in the best way.

I’d love to see his offensive game round out a bit (its gotten a lot better recently) but that’s honestly just gravy.

The only player we’ve had in recent history rise to such a cult following so quickly has been Pasta... Not bad considering the differences in their games. Can’t wait to see how he continues to develop.

IDK Tim Shaller got one pretty quick

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Not a good game by Frederic. Not as physical as expected in a game like this against these trapping grinders.

 

[AK37]

Frederic can shoot the puck and the offense will come as he continues to gain confidence.....I've seen him score some goals in Providence that were no doubt "NHL shots"

I also think his skating is better than many anticipated. Just let the kid continue to find his way, develop and build confidence at the NHL level and he'll be just fine

The best part about this season is the influx of young players who are not out of place at all. This team desperately needed the infusion of youth and having Frederic, Studnicka, Lauzon, Zboril, Vaakanainen all establishing themselves as every day NHL players is going to be so important for this team over the next few years.

I'm really hoping that Senyshyn gets an extended look at some point too....he's another one that has the skating and shot to succeed at the NHL level and to my eyes, he looked pretty good when he has been called up and I think he'll stick once he gets "his chance"

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

 

[blazenlo]

Did Ovi actually "remove" his balls? Or has the coaching staff told him to relax?
Since that washington game he's basically been filling the shoes of Bjork...

 

[CDJ]

Did Ovi actually "remove" his balls? Or has the coaching staff told him to relax?
Since that washington game he's basically been filling the shoes of Bjork...

He got 17 PIM the game after the one you’re referencing iirc (I think he took the dick shot in the first of the doubleheader, scrapped with Wilson in the 2nd part)

He has been relatively quiet the last couple games but I don’t expect him to be a lunatic 24/7- even when he’s “quiet” I still see him being positionally sound and strong along the boards. Basically all I can ask from a rookie bottom 6er

 

[blazenlo]

He got 17 PIM the game after the one you’re referencing iirc (I think he took the dick shot in the first of the doubleheader, scrapped with Wilson in the 2nd part)

He has been relatively quiet the last couple games but I don’t expect him to be a lunatic 24/7- even when he’s “quiet” I still see him being positionally sound and strong along the boards. Basically all I can ask from a rookie bottom 6er

Certainly not looking for a lunatic. But ya...

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Certainly not looking for a lunatic. But ya...

Bruins have guys in the lineup who can step up and drop the gloves to where Frederic doesn’t also have to be the one to do it.

I think Frederic is going to be a longer term player even in the NHL. He’s going to have his slow patches and struggles. Speed I think will become less of an issue as long as he works on it (and it sounds like he gets after it so I love hearing about that commitment). Physicality and nasty will definitely motivate him. Offense will be slow but he has the shot and style to produce goals.

 

[RoccoF14]

Freddy needs to be moved back down to the 4th line IMO.

 

[Knight]

Freddy needs to be moved back down to the 4th line IMO.

Frederic-Studnicka-Senyshen

Sounds good to me, bye Kuraly and Wagner. Probably too much inexperience though.

 

[RoccoF14]

Frederic-Studnicka-Senyshen

Sounds good to me, bye Kuraly and Wagner. Probably too much inexperience though.

I'd keep Kuraly in the lineup. Especially in the playoffs.