This is a tough break for the Hurricanes, who have lost four games in a row. Faulk has three goals and seven assists in 29 games this season. There is just over five weeks left in the regular season, so Faulk will miss the rest of the Fantasy regular season.
Justin Faulk News
Faulk did not return to the game and Canes coach Kirk Muller did not have an update on the injury after the game, but there were a lot of very somber looks in the locker room. Faulk has 10 points and a plus-3 in 28 games this season.
Faulk missed the Canes last game, but looks like he could be back in the lineup tonight. He plays top-pair minutes on a good Carolina team, he may be a sneaky good fantasy D-man this season.
Faulk missed the Canes last game against the Bruins but appears like he could be back tomorrow against the Senators. Monitor his status for tomorrow's game.
Faulk could be dropped in many leagues and could be a worthwhile pickup for his return. He is seeing top-pair minutes in Carolina.
Schultz was on average a 14th round pick so wait to see if there is an update on his current DTD status. Pitkanen and McBain should be the beneficiaries of any missed time from Faulk.
Faulk has been logging top-pair minutes on the Hurricanes blueline this season so this is a big loss for the Canes who play a strong Bruins team tonight. Consider him day-to-day.
Corvo and Faulk appear to be the D-men to own if you want some of the Canes' powerplay.
Faulk moves up to the top power play unit in only his second game under Muller. The organization has high hopes for him so expect a solid amount of minutes.
Faulk was compared to Jeff Skinner during training camp which is telling to how the organization views the youngster. Look for him to get some minutes at even strength and a look on the power play.
Faulk scored two goals and six points through 12 with the Charlotte Checkers making himself appear NHL ready.
Faulk will be an NHL player but does nobody good by sitting on the bench. Safe to drop for now...
Through three games, Faulk has no points, a minus-5 rating and 10 PIM.
Faulk will go down to the AHL where he will actually get into games. Expect him to be one of the first callups should the team need a spare defender. However, with Derek Joslin already on the bench, he should stay with the Charlotte Checkers most of the season.
Faulk played the team's first two games, registering no points and a minus-6 rating. The team will continue to rotate their blue line as the season progresses but he probably sees some time in the AHL.
With Justin Faulk working with Derek Joslin, he could be a healthy scratch. Through his first three games, the young defenseman was held without a point and with a minus-6 rating. His demotion could pave the way for Jamie McBain or Ryan Murphy to enter the lineup.
Last season, at the University of Minnesota-Deluth, he scored eight goals and 33 points over 39 games. The team seems certain he fits in a top four role this season.
Faulk seems likely to make the team out of camp if the above quotes are any indication. Last season, at the University of Minnesota-Deluth, he scored eight goals and 33 points over 39 games. Expect him to be eased into NHL play.
Faulk seems more likely to make the team out of camp if the above quotes are any indication. Last season, at the University of Minnesota-Deluth, he scored eight goals and 33 points over 39 games. Expect him to be eased into NHL play.