If there’s one thing Philadelphia Flyers’ fans can’t complain about, it’s Joel Farabee. He’s been a fan favorite since the beginning, and it’s obvious why. The 21-year-old was the season’s top goal scorer and scored twice in the season finale to help our win. I believe that it’s safe to say that Farabee had one of the best seasons on the team. Two things that I think were vital in his success were, his awareness and the circumstance regarding his age. One last thing necessary to think about when thinking about Farabee, is his bright future. He is evidently a skilled and impressive young talent, and he is an extremely important part of the Flyers’ future success.
While reviewing all 20 of Joel Farabee’s 2021 season goals, you can quickly realize one thing- Farabee was always vastly aware of his teammates. His moves were quick and sharp, and obviously held intense quick thinking. Many of his scored goals were sharp turns with a quick shot- rarely a breakaway. Looking into the future, Farabee could easily become a top point-scorer in Philadelphia. Let’s say we don’t lose Voracek in the expansion draft. A line with the two of them (and possibly a rookie or struggling player) could be a huge improvement to the team. It’s an utterly amazing thing to see a young talent, such as Joel Farabee, excel in skills like quick thinking and ice awareness. After all, there’s (hopefully) only room to improve from here.
Although it probably wasn’t a major part of his playing, Joel Farabee’s age could be a part of his mindset. Take Carter Hart for example. His exit interview revealed just how much his mindset affected his game. Farabee is still the youthful age of 21, so his spot is not secured like. Yes, he had a great season. However, he’s still young enough to have a terrible breakout season. I believe that he knows of this, and I’m sure that it motivates him to work harder for his future.
At the ripe age of 21, it’s hard to determine what is in store for Joel Farabee. However, there can be a few hopeful predictions. First, we can only hope he stays in Philadelphia. He’s a young talent, and we would need to gain a true legend of a player to make a trade involving him worthy. I know the Flyers are in an intense search for a top defenseman, but there must be a way to avoid losing Farabee. Second, if he does stay in Philly, we can hope to see him as a future captain. After watching multiple interviews with Farabee, you can tell he truly knows his stuff. As a talented and credible player, you could picture him as a future captain. Whether it be after Giroux, or waiting until the next captain retires, you can imagine him wearing the “C”. No matter what, the future is bright for the young star.
In summary, it’s obvious that Joel Farabee had a bright season. His skills and knowledge towards the game of hockey really shined through. As for what the future holds for Farabee, I’m sure it’s nothing but bright for the star. There’s lot to be excited about, and I’m sure Joel Farabee won’t disappoint.
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