4 Flyers With the Potential For a Big Second Half in 2022-23

The Philadelphia Flyers have improved over the last two weeks as they have lost just one game since their West Coast trip. Granted, three of their wins have come against some of the worst clubs this season in the San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, and Arizona Coyotes but they have shown signs of progress under head coach John Tortorella. Two of their victories were against solid clubs, the Los Angeles Kings and Washington Capitals, which is encouraging since they have been capable of beating good teams. They have improved their goal-scoring per game during the last couple of weeks, too, after struggling mightily earlier this season in that category.

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Travis Konecny has excelled leading the Flyers in points this season including nine goals and five assists during their last eight games. The Flyers’ uptick in goal-scoring has generated more offensive production, and it will be interesting to watch who else emerges as a consistent goalscorer going forward. They have also continued to have strong goaltending led by Carter Hart. Players such as Konecny, Hart, and Owen Tippett are having good seasons so far and should continue their strong play this year. Veterans such as Kevin Hayes and James van Riemsdyk are expected to contribute as well. Let’s take a look at four young players who have the potential for a big second half of the season.

Joel Farabee

Joel Farabee managed to make it back for opening night back in October after undergoing disc replacement surgery in his cervical region last offseason. He is one of five Flyers to play in every regular season contest so far in 2022-23. He is aiming to continue progressing under Tortorella after undergoing some ups and downs during the first 41 games. He is currently benefitting offensively from their recent success with at least one point in five of the six contests they have played so far in January.

Assuming he plays the majority of the season’s second half, Farabee is likely to set a new career high in points during his fourth year in the NHL. Despite the franchise’s struggles during the last two years, he showed the potential of being one of their top playmakers. After a promising 20-goal season during the shortened 56-game schedule in 2020-21, he agreed to a six-year, $30 million extension which will keep him under contract through 2027-28.

Previously in December, Farabee underwent an offensive drought which drew…