NHL Rumors: Blues & Golden Knights Becoming Trade Partners
With Alex Pietrangelo sidelined, Vegas has been hunting for a steady right shot who can soak up heavy minutes without blinking, and Faulk checks that exact box.
Why Vegas Golden Knights keep circling Justin Faulk
LeBrun’s read is that if the bigger, pricier blue line options do not materialize, Faulk is a realistic veteran target who can stabilize a top four and give Vegas a trusted playoff option on the right side.
Pierre LeBrun: Blues GM Doug Armstrong has been open for business since November, and there’s no question in my mind that one of the players he’s listening on is Justin Faulk - The Athletic (1/2)
— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) January 5, 2026
He has been doing his part to keep his value loud this season too, sitting at 11 goals and 21 points while logging major minutes for St. Louis.
What Justin Faulk brings for two playoff runs
Faulk is a 1,000 game NHL defenseman with a track record as a reliable two way piece, and he is still producing offense from the back end. Earlier in his career, he earned a spot on the NHL All Rookie Team and later made the NHL All Star Game, and he's on pace for a career high in goals this season.
For Vegas, they need to add a proven right shot who can handle the workload now, and make the blue line look a lot less fragile when the games tighten up in April and May.
Justin Faulk is the number one target for all GMs that are going to strengthen defense on two ways at the trade deadline#NHL pic.twitter.com/65R753ahGY
— Benchrates (@benchrates) December 29, 2025
In 43 games this season, the 33-year-old has recorded 11 goals, 21 total points, a -4 plus/minus rating, and 83 blocked shots. He's averaging 22:39 time on ice per game.
Through 40 games played, the Golden Knights currently sit at the top of the Pacific Division with a 17-11-12 record and 46 points.
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