
The St. Louis Blues are continuing their plan as sellers for this 2025-26 NHL Trade Deadline. As the deadline fast approaches, we have news that defenceman Justin Faulk will be involved in a trade to the Detroit Red Wings. This a good job to move a sought-after defenceman and to acquire assets in return. In return for Faulk, the Blues acquired a first-round pick, a third-round pick and defenceman Justin Holl from the Red Wings.
1st and 3rd from Detroit for Justin Faulk.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 6, 2026
Faulk is nearly 34 years old and was having a solid season for a struggling Blues team. Furthermore, in 61 games, he had 11 goals, 21 assists, and 32 points for a Blues side that has turned into sellers this deadline season. Even as a veteran, Faulk is still playing 22:30 of ice time a night in St. Louis. He will be a great addition for a club looking to make a deep run in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Through his NHL playoff career, he has made five appearances. His numbers are solid, and why a team would want him added to their depth charts for the postseason. Moreover, in 45 career playoff games, he has four goals, 16 assists, and averages 24:12 of ice time. He can play in both ends of the rink, too. All-in-all, a solid addition for a team that already has solid defencemen, you know, being a playoff-calibre roster.
There was some uncertainty in St. Louis and for general manager Doug Armstrong about how their trade deadline would play out. After Colton Parayko stymied a trade to Buffalo, it kind of put a wrinkle into Armstrong’s plans. Now that this deal for Faulk is done, he can look to focus on the future in Missouri.
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