Frost makes a highlight, lineup talk and more from Flyers training

Frost makes a highlight, lineup talk and more from Flyers training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

VOORHEES, N.J. — Plenty of pucks were in play a day after John Tortorella’s annual skating gauntlet.

The three groups in Flyers training camp split up two scrimmages Friday. Two of the groups had one scrimmage and one practice, while the other group played in both scrimmages without a practice.

In “such an important” Year 3 with the Flyers, Tortorella has appreciated the focus of camp.

“The thing I’m happy about, I think it’s just business,” the head coach said. “It’s a group that we do this, this is how we do it here. I think you can feel the tightness already. What it transforms into, I don’t know. But I just like the general attitude as we’ve gone through the first two days here.”

Let’s get into three observations from Day 2 at Flyers Training Center.

Frost, Michkov show connection

Which center will play with Matvei Michkov? That has been a big storyline ever since the prized prospect signed his contract this summer.

Right now, Morgan Frost is getting the first crack, with Owen Tippett on the opposite wing.

Frost looked excellent in his one scrimmage and absolutely had a spark with Michkov. Both players see the ice and are creative with the puck, characteristics that worked well together Friday.

On one play, Michkov’s backcheck pressure helped create a turnover to keep the puck in the offensive zone. Frost then finished the sequence with a bullet from the low circle.

While Frost flashed, he also exhibited strength along the boards to win puck battles and sustain possession.

“I feel stronger,” he said Friday. “I think that’s definitely one area I can improve on is some of those…