Where did he come from?: 2016 Draft - 1st Round, 29th overall
Has he played in the NHL?: No
Frederic was kind of a head scratcher for fans when he was picked in the late first round. He has since done a lot to improve his standing in the eyes of fans, and a big part of it starts with who he played hockey for this year: The University of Wisconsin Badgers.
Prior to Trent Frederic, Wisconsin was an absolutely desperate hockey program. I cannot stress that enough.
How desperate you say?