Blues acquire Justin Faulk from Hurricanes, sign him to 7-year deal

Kyle Cantlon
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Faulk had been the subject of heavy trade rumors as he entered his contract year with the Hurricanes. (Getty)
Faulk had been the subject of heavy trade rumors as he entered his contract year with the Hurricanes. (Getty)

After what seems like 12-plus years of trade speculation, Justin Faulk has actually been dealt.

The Hurricanes shipped the blueliner along with a 2020 fifth-round pick to St. Louis on Tuesday for defenseman Joel Edmundson, prospect Dominik Bokk and a 2021 seventh-round pick.

Immediately following the completion of the trade, the Blues inked Faulk to a seven-year, $45.5 million contract extension — an annual average value of $6.5 million.

Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston reported the year-over-year breakdown of Faulk’s extension:

"We are excited to add Justin to our core group for the next eight years. He's a Top-4 defenseman who averages over 22 minutes a game. We're confident he will be a strong addition to our club,” Blues general manager Doug Armstrong wrote in a release.

Faulk, a three-time NHL All-Star, was selected in the second round by the Canes in the 2010 draft. The 27-year-old tallied one goal and seven helpers in 15 playoff games during Carolina’s march to the Eastern Conference final last season.

He ranked second amongst Hurricanes defensemen in 2018-19 with 11 goals and 35 regular-season points.

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