What would a hypothetical trade package for Joel Farabee look like for the Canadiens?

The ultimate trade compensation the Canadiens must give for Farabee

In the hypothetical trade package regarding Trevor Zegras, if you remember it, I listed blueliner David Savard as a trade piece. The same thing would go for a potential trade regarding Farabee, meaning that no, the Habs wouldn’t trade for both players as far as these compensation packages go. 

Further, Savard would be that experienced blueliner who would likely take over a role similar to what Erik Johnson had when the Flyers acquired him at the trade deadline from the Buffalo Sabres. He would drop to playing third-pairing minutes in his age-34 season and stick to his stay-at-home role. 

Also, like the potential Zegras deal, we’re looking at a first-round pick for 2025 involved in the swap, plus that high-end prospect who should find themselves in the NHL next season. So, in this scenario, the Habs would hang onto Owen Beck, as it would entail Joshua Roy to be part of the package. 

And yes, I know, I feel the same way: I didn’t enjoy putting Roy’s name down, but he’s clearly NHL-ready. The former fifth-round pick scored four times and put up nine points in 23 contests, stole the puck nine times, and accumulated 21 blocks. He’s someone the Flyers could start the 2023-24 season with, and a player who would grow throughout the campaign.