Despite being deemed a bottom-six forward by scouts across the NHL – including the Bruins scouts – Trent Frederic refuses to settle for the role that has been defined for him. In today’s day and age, it’s almost impossible for any prospects to stay unplugged, or be entirely unaware of what’s being said about them. Much to Frederic’s credit, however, none of the things being said about him seem to bother him.
“I’m just kind of excited to be on the team,” Frederic said. “It doesn’t really matter where you get picked. It’s just what you do from there.