JUSTIN FAULK - Defenseman - 27 - $4.833MM Cap Hit - UFA in 2020-2021
LAST UPDATED 7/25/19
The subject of constant trade rumors that seemingly never end, Justin Faulk is still somewhat riding on the reputation he built after his spectacular 2014-15 season where he nearly posted 50 points as a 22 year old defenseman. Faulk isn't an elite offensive defenseman. His point totals from the past few seasons confirm this, as he's been in the 30's for point production every season since his breakout. That being said, it'd be false to assert that Faulk doesn't have tremendous offensive value. Isolated impact metrics show Faulk to be only an average 5v5 play driver but a massively positive impact on the power play. Faulk has the playmaking abilities and poise to be a true power play QB, and he also is smart enough and good enough in positioning to chip in on the second penalty kill unit. He's a bit more well-rounded than people give him credit for, and going forward Faulk should be valued by opposing GM's as a strong #3 defenseman who can serve as a true power play specialist.
The subject of constant trade rumors that seemingly never end, Justin Faulk is still somewhat riding on the reputation he built after his spectacular 2014-15 season where he nearly posted 50 points as a 22 year old defenseman. Faulk isn't an elite offensive defenseman. His point totals from the past few seasons confirm this, as he's been in the 30's for point production every season since his breakout. That being said, it'd be false to assert that Faulk doesn't have tremendous offensive value. Isolated impact metrics show Faulk to be only an average 5v5 play driver but a massively positive impact on the power play. Faulk has the playmaking abilities and poise to be a true power play QB, and he also is smart enough and good enough in positioning to chip in on the second penalty kill unit. He's a bit more well-rounded than people give him credit for, and going forward Faulk should be valued by opposing GM's as a strong #3 defenseman who can serve as a true power play specialist.
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