Joel Farabee discusses offseason training, Flyers’ chances in Q&A with NHL.com
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Joel Farabee was looking for a pregame cup of coffee before he strapped on the skates to take part in a Checking For Charity tournament game Friday.
It’s a quite a change from where he was a year ago, when Farabee still was recovering from artificial disk replacement surgery in his neck in June 2022. He was cleared for contact a week before the Flyers played their season opener.
He had 39 points (15 goals, 24 assists) in 82 games last season, the most he’s had in his four NHL seasons. But with a regular offseason of training, the 23-year-old feels prepared to contribute more this season.
“When you have the full offseason to work out, I feel like you just have that extra jump in your legs or a little extra energy,” Farabee said. “You feel a lot better. … Just having that whole offseason to work out, your body’s just in a way better place to endure a long season.”
NHL.com caught up with Farabee and discussed several topics, including how his offseason has gone, becoming more of a leader, which teammate forcefully reassured him he was ready for contact last season, and more.
