Blues trade Justin Faulk to Red Wings for 1st- and 3rd-round picks, prospect Dmitri Buchelnikov
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The St. Louis Blues traded defenseman Justin Faulk to the Detroit Red Wings for Detroit's 2026 first-round pick, a 2026 third-round pick from the San Jose Sharks, prospect Dmitri Buchelnikov, and veteran defenseman Justin Holl.
- Faulk, 33, is in his 15th NHL season, playing over 22 minutes per game with 11 goals and 32 points in 61 games, marking a resurgence compared to his previous two seasons.
- The Red Wings acquire a top-four right-shot defenseman to bolster their blue line, adding offensive skill and experience to support their playoff push.
- The Blues capitalize on Faulk's productive season by gaining valuable draft picks and a
