Prospect Info: Round 1, Pick 27: Morgan Frost, C, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)

[Striiker]

Not to mention the Schenn's prime came at a time when the Flyers had no real shot of competing. The Schenn trade was the closest thing to tanking the Flyers did and the payoff was well worth it.

Absolutely. Frost and Farabee both line up way better with the age of our young forwards, young D, and Hart.

We traded a complimentary piece, during a time when we had no chance to contend and who just didn’t fit in, for two guys who could end up being a huge part of our core when we’re actually projected to contend. It was a risk but so far it’s looking like a good one.

 

[Munch89]

Hard to say.
Frost is faster and more dynamic, especially this year.
Farabee as he fills out his body has a chance to be a two way forward who does everything well.
Not much to complain about.

You're right, we win with both players and Frost looks really promising!

But when I watch Farabee, he's not the fastest player on the ice, but he always seems to be a step ahead. He makes crisp passes, is in good position, and is on the ice with the intention to make something happen..

I can't really explain why I think he will become a better player than Frost, but I can't help but feel like he is something special

 

[NicolasAubeKubel]

I think Farabee is in the mold of a Couturier/Lindblom type. Lots of substance, good at everything, high hockey IQ, not a ton of flash. At the same time, Frost has a ton of substance to his game as well, he has the flash and offensive upside, but I can see him becoming a Brayden Point type two way center that drives play, wins puck battles, has elite hockey sense AND has all that offensive ability.

I think they hit home runs with both and the added quality depth will transform that forward group/offense.

 

[Dumpster Flyers]

I personally don't see anything beyond middle 6 upside for Farabee, because he seems to lack the creativity to consistently produce in the NHL. Frost is a much, much better prospect.

 

[deadhead]

Farabee is a ppg player against grown men (college players are mostly 20-23 years old).
Frost is having a great year against 17-20 year olds.
Both were among the best players in the WJC-20, but Farabee is 18, Frost 19.
Not quite comparable.

 

[FatTugboatFlahr]

Sure they aren't lol.

 

[phil162888]

Farabee is a ppg player against grown men (college players are mostly 20-23 years old).
Frost is having a great year against 17-20 year olds.
Both were among the best players in the WJC-20, but Farabee is 18, Frost 19.
Not quite comparable.

Farabee is our best prospect and our best forward prospect in years. He's a great two way player that always makes the right decisions with the puck. Flyer fans are going to be surprised how good this kid is.

 

[Striiker]

Sure they aren't lol.

Bro they’re a whole year apart... you might as well be comparing a giraffe to a porcupine.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Agreed. Absolutely no red flags with that Joel kid.

 

[FatTugboatFlahr]

Bro they’re a whole year apart... you might as well be comparing a giraffe to a porcupine.

Don't forget about playing 18 year old children while the other is playing 21 year old super humans.

 

[Striiker]

Don't forget about playing 18 year old children while the other is playing 21 year old super humans.

Oh yeah, for sure. The average size of a college player is 6’10” 250lbs and in the OHL it’s 5’6” 130lbs. Different worlds.

 

[Rebels57]

Farabee is our best prospect and our best forward prospect in years. He's a great two way player that always makes the right decisions with the puck. Flyer fans are going to be surprised how good this kid is.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Farabee wore the “C” for the U18 team. Therefore Farabee > Frost.

 

[Chinatown88]

It's simple alphabetical order. Fa comes before Fr. Therefore the only logical conclusion is Farabee > Frost.

 

[Dicky Dangles]

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[phil162888]

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Frost has more upside but I think his downside is far greater. Farabee I think is a definite top 6 forward. He plays a pro style game

 

[Magua]

Agreed. Absolutely no red flags with that Joel kid.

Frost gets in trouble for being too exuberant.

Farabee has the permanent dead eyed stoic expression of a serial killer.

I know which one is the red flag to me.

 

[Striiker]

Frost gets in trouble for being too exuberant.

Farabee has the permanent dead eyed stoic expression of a serial killer.

I know which one is the red flag to me.

 

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[Striiker]

How does his team compare to the players above him? Is he getting more or less help than they did?

 

[deadhead]

The only top forward on that team, other than Frost, is Hayton, and they generally play on different lines.
His LW is Howdeshell, 21 year old overage undrafted 6'2 207,
RW is either MacKay, 17 and ranked #83 or so, or Ryan Roth, 18, and not considered a draft prospect.

So both Frost and Hayton are playing with limited talent.
For some reason, Frost was playing LW in the WJC-20 with Hayton as his center, not the other way around, wonder why Canada didn't advance?

 

[FlyTimmo]

How does his team compare to the players above him? Is he getting more or less help than they did?

McDavid, Strome, and DeBrincat were all on the same team at the same time. That was a potent Erie squad. Dvorak and Marner were teammates on a strong Knights team.

Frost probably had slightly comparable help last year but this year, not so much.

 

[FlyguyOX]

Gotta go with Frost at this stage. Has Farabee beat on creativity/productivity.

Farabee has Frost on shot and compete/pace.

 

[VladDrag]

McDavid, Strome, and DeBrincat were all on the same team at the same time. That was a potent Erie squad. Dvorak and Marner were teammates on a strong Knights team.

Frost probably had slightly comparable help last year but this year, not so much.

It's so encouraging to see what Frost is doing right now. I know he's gone, but I vaguely remembering Hextall saying that he told Frost to go be the best player in Juniors this year, which Frost is doing. He's gotta be on the team next season... Apart from the WJC, I haven't watched a lot of him this year (lack of time), but at the end last year, I thought he could be in the NHL this year.

 

[Hockeypete49]

You're right, we win with both players and Frost looks really promising!

But when I watch Farabee, he's not the fastest player on the ice, but he always seems to be a step ahead. He makes crisp passes, is in good position, and is on the ice with the intention to make something happen..

I can't really explain why I think he will become a better player than Frost, but I can't help but feel like he is something special

Farabee has good wheels for sure but for me he has the desire and tools to be a better player every time he steps onto the ice. It would not surprise me if he made it to the show first. Both will look great in O&B one day.