Depends on the size and shape, and how Winter tried to take it. If he pressed his body against it, and he's wearing good armor, he could have saved Whisper. But he'd be blown in half unless he had [b]really[/b] good armor. If he just sort of pushed Whisper out of the way, it would depend on her cover. But for all intents and purposes, Winter died a hero... And came back a legend.