Pump the Brakes on Morgan Frost Trade Speculation
The Philadelphia Flyers’ forward, Morgan Frost, will be returning to the lineup after being a healthy scratch for six straight games. Coach John Tortorella confirmed that Frost will play in Monday night’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Wells Fargo Center. This news comes as a relief to Flyers fans who have been speculating about a potential trade involving Frost.
According to a league source, the Flyers have no intention of trading Frost and have not engaged in any serious discussions with other NHL teams. The organization believes that Frost has handled his benching well and has been a good teammate throughout this frustrating situation. While things can always change in the future, for now, Frost will be given the opportunity to prove himself and become a productive player again.
One of the reasons it has been difficult for Frost to get back into the lineup is the strong performance of Scott Laughton as a centerman. Laughton has been effective in face-offs, an area where the Flyers struggled last season. Since Laughton moved to the middle, he has won 61.3% of his face-offs, ranking ninth in the NHL among players with at least 50 draws. Laughton will continue to play center against the Hurricanes, centering the fourth line between Garnet Hathaway and Nic Deslauriers.
Tortorella has made it clear that he sees Frost as an NHL center and not on the wing. Frost will be playing between Travis Konecny, the Flyers’ leading scorer, and Tyson Foerster in Monday night’s game. The coach expects Frost to bring pace and offense to the team, as they are trying to be a pressure team that pushes the pace of the game.
Frost recently signed a two-year, $4.2 million contract extension with the Flyers. He had an impressive season last year, posting 46 points in 81 games and becoming the team’s leading scorer in the second half. The Flyers still view Frost as a young player they want to grow with the organization as they continue their rebuild.
In conclusion, the speculation about a Morgan Frost trade can be put to rest for now. The Flyers have no plans to move him and believe in his potential as a productive player. With his return to the lineup, Frost will have the opportunity to prove himself and contribute to the team’s success. Flyers fans can look forward to seeing him back on the ice and making an impact in Monday night’s game against the Hurricanes.