The Calgary Flames didn’t do much before the 2024-25 trade deadline.

In fact, they only made one in-season move compared to six in the 2023-24 season. That only move came on Jan. 30, as they sent Andrei Kuzmenko, Jakob Pelletier, their 2025 second-round pick, and a 2028 seventh-round pick to the Philadelphia Flyers for Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost.

In this article, we’ll look at Joel Farabee’s expectations after the trade, as well as how he performed in the final two and a half months of the season.

Farabee’s 2024-25 expectations

When the Flames sent Kuzmenko, Pelletier, and two picks to the Flyers, Farabee’s expectations were those of a middle-six forward. Last season with the Flyers, the 25-year-old left winger scored a career-high 22 goals and 50 points in 82 games, his fourth consecutive season with 15 or more goals.

He was nowhere near that before the trade this past season, scoring just eight goals and 19 points in 50 games. That’s on pace for 13 goals and 31 points, which would be his lowest totals since his rookie campaign in 2019-20.

With the Flames acquiring him for their stretch run to the playoffs, he slotted in nicely in their middle six, shifting between the second and third line. Farabee also had opportunities on both the power play and penalty kill, but the question is, how’d he do after the trade?

How Farabee did in 2024-25

In reality, Farabee didn’t find much success with the Flames. Overall, he scored three goals and picked up six points in those 31 games, while taking four penalties and being a -5. It’s not like he didn’t get an opportunity either. Farabee played 40:27 on the power play, picking up a lone secondary assist and registering just five shots on net.

With that being said, Farabee didn’t have consistent linemates after the trade. His most common linemate after the trade was Blake Coleman, playing 160:48 with him and 213:03 away from him.

Farabee’s goal share was 40.91%, with the team allowing 13 goals and scoring nine goals. But his expected goal share is more encouraging, as it stood at 54.48%. When Farabee was on the ice, the Flames outshot their opponents and had more high-danger shots.

Next season’s expectations

Being traded mid-season is never easy, and it’s hard to judge a player based on that. Sometimes, it takes a player some time to adjust. Not everyone is like Andrei Kuzmenko, who seems to light it up the second he’s on a new team.

While the numbers weren’t there for Farabee after joining the Flames, they clearly trusted him to play an all-around game, getting opportunities on both the penalty kill and power play. Moreover, his advanced statistics are also encouraging, and who knows how he does with consistent linemates?

All in all, Farabee earned a C on his report card after the trade, but it won’t be surprising if he plays better next season with a full camp under his belt.