The Montreal Canadiens could have a couple of intriguing names to circle if the Calgary Flames decide to keep moving pieces around.
On The Sick Podcast, Jimmy Murphy said Morgan Frost is a player worth watching for Montreal, and he floated the idea that the Canadiens might even try to broaden any potential move to include defenseman Zach Whitecloud.
The discussion started with the host framing Frost as a young center who could wind up with major responsibilities if he remains in Calgary, especially with the Flames described as thin. From there, the suggestion was that a rebuilding or retooling team could create an opening for the Canadiens to step in.
Murphy said Frost’s name came up around the deadline, though nothing much developed beyond that. He added that it was Dave Pagnotta who had mentioned Frost was available.
“I think it was Dave Pagnotta that threw it out there and said he’s available.”
Murphy also noted that Frost has already been dealt once, from Philadelphia, and said he was surprised when the Flyers moved on from him. In his view, Frost still fits the profile of the kind of player Montreal’s front office tends to target: a young talent who has not yet lived up to the expectations attached to him.
“Hasn’t really been able to find his groove yet in the NHL, but I think that’s the type of player that Kent Hughes and Jeff Gordon like to bring in and like to acquire. Young talent that hasn’t necessarily fulfilled the potential that a lot of people gave him when, when he was drafted or when he entered the league.”
Murphy then raised the possibility of making the deal bigger, saying the Canadiens could try to get Frost and Whitecloud together.
“Maybe you could package him. Maybe you could get Frost and (Zach) Whitecloud in the same deal.”
When the host corrected the defenseman’s name, Murphy didn’t back away from the idea. He said it’s something Montreal should at least examine.
“Who knows? I mean, I, I think it’s something they got to look into.”
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