Joel Farabee Bought His Teammates House to Home Flyers Prospects and More
When Joel Farabee bought Sean Couturier's Old City property, he didn't realize the impact it would have on the team. It all began with a passing mention of putting the house up for sale.
«The easiest real estate deal I've (ever) had to make,»
Coots said.But when Farabee acquired it, he soon found it to be bigger than he needed, with five bedrooms and a full basement. It was roomy, perhaps a bit too much so.
«Right when I bought the place, I moved in and I was like, this place is too big for me, it's a little lonely,» Farabee said. «I need somebody.»
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So, Farabee decided to share the space. Tyson Foerster was his first addition, who later moved in permanently. Wade Allison became his basement roommate, and they even hosted a team-wide Super Bowl party in February.
«So he texted me and told me to pick him up at the airport,» Foerster recalled, as he was staying in team apartments in New Jersey at the time preparing for the 2022-23 season. «(When I did), he said, �Hey, you want to come and live with me for the summer?'»
However, the turning point came in the summer of 2023. Farabee opted to stay in the Philadelphia area for a summer of strength training. What wasn't planned was how his place became the center for Flyers' social activities.
Elliot Desnoyers, Bobby Brink, Egor Zamula, Emil Andrae, and Helge Grans, among others, began spending time at Farabee's place. It became the preferred spot for younger players and prospects.
«He'd tell everybody - welcome to my house,» Zamula remembered. «Five or four times, I stayed with him. He (bought) good dinner for everybody. He asked me to stay here, sleep, you're always welcome.
«You can come to my place - it's your home too.»
Farabee said.In this generous act, Farabee ensured that the young players didn't have to navigate the city alone, offering his home for their social gatherings, creating stronger bonds within the team.
«There's a lot of downtime in the summer, especially when you're staying here, it can get really boring,» he explained. «I think, having a place in the city, there's a lot more to do down there. I tried, any chance I'd get, to take the guys out and do whatever.»
It's a gesture that didn't go unnoticed and meant a lot to the players, especially those new to the organization.
«Some players need to buy hotel rooms, but Beezer tells (them), come to me, don't spend your money, stay with me,» Zamula remembered. «Big respect for him, he (allowed) the young guys to stay with him, not spend money for a hotel room every night.»
As Farabee enters his fifth season in the NHL, his willingness to take care of younger players extends off the ice, making his house a hub for camaraderie and strengthening the Flyers' team spirit.
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