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Montreal Canadiens consider trade for Calgary's Morgan Frost this summer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:11 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Montreal Canadiens consider trade for Calgary's Morgan Frost this summer

Summary

The Montreal Canadiens are exploring trade options to improve their lineup ahead of the season. General manager Kent Hughes has identified Morgan Frost of the Calgary Flames as a potential target. Frost, a center, recorded 22 goals and 43 points in the last season and carries a $4.375 million cap hit. As he enters the final year of his contract, Montreal's interest aligns with Calgary's willingness to move players during their rebuild. Montreal's prospect pool could provide necessary assets for negotiations, depending on Hughes' valuation of Frost.

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•Canadiens consider Morgan Frost from Calgary Flames for trade.
•Frost scored 22 goals and 43 points last season.
•He has a $4.375 million cap hit and is in the final year of his contract.
•Calgary may be open to trades as they rebuild.
•Montreal has the prospects to engage in trade discussions.

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4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Montreal Canadiens Named as Trade Fit for $4.4 Million 22-Goal Center

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The Montreal Canadiens have spent much of the summer resisting the urge to force another major move.A fresh trade possibility could give general manager Kent Hughes a way to strengthen the middle of his lineup without chasing one of the biggest names on the market.Ken MacMillan of The Hockey Writers named the Calgary Flames as one […] The post Montreal Canadiens Named as Trade Fit for $4.4 Million 22-Goal Center appeared first on HEAVY.
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