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Calgary Flames

Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee each made his debut with the Flames in a 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.

Frost and Farabee were acquired on Thursday in a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers for forwards Andrei Kuzmenko and Jakob Pelletier, a second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, and a seventh-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.

“I think it’s awesome,” Farabee said. “Just for ‘Frosty’ and I it’s a little bit of a fresh start for our careers. These guys are playing really well right now and in a great spot and hopefully we can add to that and help them keep it going.”

Farabee, who has 19 points (eight goals, 11 assists) in 51 games, was the right wing on Calgary’s top line with Nazem Kadri and Jonathan Huberdeau. Frost, who has 25 points (11 goals, 14 assists) in 50 games, was the center on a line with Yegor Sharangovich and Martin Pospisil.

“It’s exciting for us both,” Frost said. ” Joel and I have been talking about it. In the moment, you’re obviously sad to leave your teammates you’ve been with and group of guys. At the same time, I think both of us probably needed a fresh start anyway. In the hunt here. Hopefully we can come in and give the team a boost.”

The Flames (25-19-7) are fourth in the Pacific Division and hold the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Western Conference, one point ahead of the Vancouver Canucks.

“You lose teammates, but you also recognize we’re bringing in some guys that are going to make our team better,” Calgary coach Ryan Huska said. “Players are smart. They know that. At the end of the day they’re excited to have them and welcome them into our team.” — Aaron Vickers