The Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers may soon be engaged in trade talks involving forward Morgan Frost, who is in the final year of his two-year, $4.2 million contract. In his latest “32 Thoughts” column for Sportsnet, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman suggested that Frost, 25, could be a potential target for the rebuilding Blackhawks as they aim to surround rookie star Connor Bedard with young talent. Friedman noted that the match between Frost and Chicago seems plausible, as the Flyers drafted him in 2017 and initially saw him as a key future piece.
While Frost has shown flashes of top-six potential, his consistency has been an issue, leading to speculation that the Flyers may be open to trading him. He’s been a healthy scratch for four of the last five games, which indicates a potential shift in his role with the team. Friedman pointed out that Frost isn’t one to complain publicly, but players generally want more ice time. The Blackhawks, in need of centers, could be a good fit for him. The Flyers’ potential willingness to move Frost would open up space for other young players, while the Blackhawks could use a center like him to strengthen their lineup.
With more than $6.7 million in cap space and valuable draft capital, Chicago has the flexibility to add players who can develop alongside Bedard during their rebuild. While this is still speculative, both teams—sitting near the bottom of the standings are looking to make moves that could benefit their future success.
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