Joel Farabee in Montreal: TVA Sports reveals the scoop

TVA Sports is the talk of the town this evening.

The station revealed some interesting information regarding Philadelphia Flyers forward Joel Farabee and a potential trade to the Montreal Canadiens.

According to their sources, a major recruiter who was responsible for selecting Farabee in the 2018 draft is now working for the Montreal Canadiens.

Joel Farabee played for Boston University in the NCAA in 2018-19 under coach Albie O'Connell.

The latter, after a stint as a scout for the Montreal Canadiens, recently returned to amateur scouting after a stint as a coach at Arizona State University.

This past relationship could play a crucial role in negotiations between the Canadiens and Flyers.

This connection could facilitate an exchange between the two teams, allowing Farabee to join the Montreal squad.

Farabee is just 24 years old and is coming off the best season of his career in 2023-24, with 22 goals and 50 points in 82 games.

Despite these attractive figures, he was “sitted” on the bench several times by John Tortorella. The expectations placed on him were enormous and Farabee never became the player Philadelphia expected after selecting him 14th overall in 2018.

“You ask me why I benched Joel? Because he didn't listen.” Tortorella said to explain his decision to punish the attacker.

According to Tortorella, Farabee failed to follow defensive instructions, which led to him being ruled out after only two games on the ice, and he did not play again after the 17th minute of the first period that night.

Farabee is supposed to be a pillar of the Flyers' roster, but that doesn't matter to Tortorella. If a player is not fully committed to his system, he risks ending up on the bench, regardless of his status in the team.

This isn't Farabee's first punishment while in the Flyers coach's doghouse. That's why he demanded the deal. He is about to be traded.

The 6-foot, 183-pound forward could present an interesting profile for the Montreal Canadiens, who are looking for at least one forward capable of playing on the first two lines.

Farabee could fit perfectly into this vision thanks to his attacking talent and still-developing potential. The perfect candidate for Martin St. Louis.

Joel Farabee could be a strategic acquisition for the Montreal Canadiens, bringing not only talent and youth to the team, but also a personal connection with a key member of the recruiting staff.

Will TVA Sports get the first scoop of the summer? However, the link between Farabee and the CH recruiter is truly the first of its kind.

We have to admit: pretty good job done by TVA Sports on this.

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