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Justin Faulk Scouting Report

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Created: Dec. 14, 2023
Updated: Dec. 16, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Right Defense
Age when scouted: 31
Projection: First Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Mar. 20, 1992
Height: 6' 0 | 183 cm
Weight: 216 lbs | 98 kg
Drafted: 37 overall, 2010 round 2 (Logo of the Carolina Hurricanes CAR)
Contract: $45,500,000 over 7 years (Cap hit: $6,500,000)
Since arriving in St.Louis, in his first four seasons, he has posted a (+45) rating while being deployed in all situations and matching up against top forwards.
Averages north of 22:00 TOI overall
Despite his stats, he's aggressive directing pucks on net in the offensive zone. The bulk of his offense comes at ES. Moves well. Has escape ability from deep in his zone. Can lead the rush or join as an extra layer. Defensive detail, and push back, has improved as he aged. On pace for over 100 hits and 150 shot blocks. Overall role falls between high end 2D and solid 1D.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23St. Louis BluesNHL82113950-434
2021-22St. Louis BluesNHL761631474143
  • Compete/Consistency: 89
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 90
  • Hockey IQ: 89
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 90
  • Penalty Kill: 89
  • Power Play: 77
  • Physicality: 80
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 90
  • Shot: 82
  • Skating: 88
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality