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The Flyers were in the midst of a youth infused season in 2019-20, before the season was halted due to the Coronavirus. Finally, we were seeing some of the hidden talents that have been stockpiled in various leagues throughout the world trickling into the big club. Of course, young players will make their fair share of mistakes; however, should they learn from them and continue to grow. This young and talented Flyers team will also become a dangerous one in the future. These young players will hopefully share the same successes as The Beatles did with their hit album, “Abbey Road.”
Morgan Frost had some great moments for the Flyers, and hopefully he continues to make this young team a consistent one at the very least defensively when and if his number gets called for the upcoming playoff run. Frost really improved tremendously on the defensive side of the puck as he got more chances with the big club, and he finished the season strong. This training camp is unlike any other, but Frost has put forth a good camp thus far, “I think it’s good so far,” Frost said yesterday, “Kind of just tough to come in and get the condition. The first couple days of camp were pretty tough, feeling a bit sore. Now that time’s gone a bit on, I am starting to feel better. Even conditioning wise in the scrimmage today, I felt better. I think the coaches have done a good job of getting everyone ready.
This young top black ace in Frost continued, “Kind of just the same for everyone, just come in here and work hard, especially for me obviously. I’m an extra right now so just work as hard as I can and stay ready for hopefully an opportunity.” Frost has proven in just his first Professional season that he can push the play, and play with the pace of the game. Yes, Frost was a bit inconsistent at times for the Phantoms (Mainly due to call-ups to the Flyers), however, Frost still finished 29 points in 41 games played (13g, 16a) for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Need I remind you his first NHL goal is a sign of things to come:
The Flyers could really use Frost’s explosive speed in the future, but for now Frost is just staying ready in case his number gets called, “Kind of just the same for everyone, just come in here and work hard, especially for me obviously,” Frost said, “I’m an extra right now so just work as hard as I can and stay ready for hopefully an opportunity.”
Alain Vigneault’s system requires speed and back checking, and that is an area of Frost’s game that has improved the most over the course of the past few seasons. It should come as no surprise that Frost is the top black ace for this club. He can make things happen on the ice, and back check well. What is neat about Frost is learning from one of the best centers in the game in Sean Couturier, “It almost seems like he just doesn’t make any mistakes on the ice,” Frost says, “He’s always in the right position. He’s so good with his stick and protecting the puck. Honestly, it’s really enjoyable for me to get to play against him and even get to watch him play up close. He’s one of the best centers in the league. Like I said, does all the little things right. He’s definitely someone I want to keep learning from, try to expand my game and try to play a little like him.”
The young 21-year-old leaves us speaking very highly of another young prospect in Nicolas Aube-Kubel, “I think honestly through the whole organization, he’s (NAK) probably been the most improved player. He works really hard and he does everything. He’s fast and he’s strong. He gets to loose pucks quick and he wins puck battles. I think this year he really learned how to play the pro game and play it the right way. He’s going to be a really good player. He’s already is. It’s nice being on his line.”
