"More specifically, Blues defenceman Justin Faulk is the right-handed blueliner who Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving should have his eyes on, as it does sound like St. Louis are open to just about any type of deal ahead of this season's trade deadline. Faulk, 33, is signed through next season at a very reasonable $6.5 million AAV, and does have some say in his future, holding a 15-team no-trade clause."
"Faulk's had a decent season this year, on a really bad team, scoring 11 goals and adding 12 assists, for 23 points in 50 games. He sees the ice as good as anybody on the back end, can make a crisp first pass, has a booming slap shot, and would give the Leafs a true power-play quarterback for their top unit. The Blues' d-man has 10 shots on the season that are between 90-100 mph, with his best coming in at 96.15 mph."
The Toronto Maple Leafs require a top-four right-handed defenceman to secure a playoff spot and elevate play. St. Louis Blues blueliner Justin Faulk, 33, is affordable at $6.5 million AAV through next season and carries a 15-team no-trade clause. The Blues sit near the bottom of the Western Conference, and GM Doug Armstrong may trade veterans as roster changes proceed around the Olympic roster freeze and trade deadline. Faulk has 11 goals and 12 assists for 23 points in 50 games, offers strong first passes, heavy minutes, and a booming slap shot that would upgrade Toronto's power play and five-on-five performance.
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