Red Wings Acquire Veteran Defenseman Justin Faulk from Blues

The Detroit Red Wings have acquired veteran defenseman Justin Faulk from the St. Louis Blues in a trade involving a first-round pick, a third-round pick, Justin Holl, and prospect Dmitri Buchelnikov. Faulk, 33, has recorded 32 points in 61 games this season and is expected to bolster Detroit's top-four defensive unit and power play. He leaves St. Louis after six seasons, having played 482 games and registered 232 points for the franchise.