The Boston Bruins have made it clear this season: they’re in the market for a top-four, right-shot defenseman. That search nearly ended with Rasmus Andersson before he landed with the Vegas Golden Knights in a significant move by Calgary. But the Bruins aren’t backing off - and now, a new name has entered the conversation: Justin Faulk.
According to recent reports, Boston is one of three teams currently linked to the veteran St. Louis Blues defenseman, alongside the Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars. And frankly, the connection makes a lot of sense.
Faulk, now in his 30s but still producing at a high level, brings a blend of offensive upside and veteran stability that would slot in nicely on Boston’s blue line. Through 53 games this season, he’s tallied 11 goals and 14 assists - good for 25 points - and added 95 blocked shots for good measure. That’s not just solid production; that’s the kind of two-way impact the Bruins could use on their second pairing.
Boston's right side on defense has been a bit of a patchwork this season. Adding a player like Faulk would give them more than just depth - it would give them a legitimate weapon. He's still capable of driving offense from the back end, and his ability to contribute on the power play would give Jim Montgomery another tool to work with, especially in games where special teams become the difference.
And here’s the kicker: Faulk wouldn’t be a short-term rental. He’s under contract through the 2026-27 season with a $6.5 million cap hit.
That’s a significant commitment, but it also means the Bruins would be locking in a proven top-four defenseman for more than just a playoff run. With the core of this team still chasing another Stanley Cup, that kind of long-term stability on the blue line could be invaluable.
Of course, any potential deal would depend on cap maneuvering and what the Blues would want in return. But if Boston is serious about making a deep playoff push - and all signs say they are - a move for Faulk would be a clear signal of intent.
The trade deadline is approaching, and the Bruins are in a familiar position: contending, but not content. If they pull the trigger on a deal for Faulk, it could be the kind of move that helps solidify their back end and push them closer to another deep postseason run.