Jonathan Huberdeau
It's well known that since arriving from the Florida Panthers, Jonathan Huberdeau's game has fallen off a cliff, and at no time has that been more obvious than in 2025/26. No. 10 was dealing with a constant injury that ended up ending his season, but through 50 games played, he had just 10 goals and 25 points, a major letdown after showing so much promise a season prior.
On paper, this is a player that can still contribute to the Flames in a certain role, but given what he gets paid, it's easy to see why he's been such a disappointment in Calgary. Off the ice, Huberdeau is clearly beloved by teammates and the community, and now that he's going to be healthy, perhaps a turnaround is coming, but for now, it was a disappointing season once more for Huby.
Grade: D
Joel Farabee
Joel Farabee came into the 2025/26 season highly overlooked, but once he found his groove alongside captain Mikael Backlund, he truly settled into his role at the NHL level. While it didn't lead to a career year of production, Farabee was very solid in 82 games played, tallying 20 goals and 38 points, the third highest mark of his career.
However, it was his development as a penalty killer and a two-way forward that was most intriguing to the future of the Flames, and at 26-years of age, he can be a veteran leader on this squad for years to come. His 2025/26 season may not look that good on paper, but given what he could be for the future of this team as a two-way winger, his development was definitely a major positive for Calgary.
Grade: B
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