Jamie Drysdale knows a thing or two about surprising trades. It was just over a year ago that the Flyers announced during a game that they were acquiring the young defenseman from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for then-top prospect Cutter Gauthier.

Daniel Brière and Co. decided to shake up the mix and move on from two young players who not too long ago were viewed as key parts of the organization's rebuild.

The Flyers freed up a bit of cap space with the clear out of Farabee's contract, and they might be setting up for more.