The most promising player on the Carolina Hurricanes' roster will remain in Raleigh for the next six seasons.
Justin Faulk, just one week removed from his 22nd birthday, signed an extension with the 'Canes on Monday for next half-dozen years. Per Michael Smith via Twitter:
Said current general manager Jim Rutherford via the team's official press release:
Justin has proven to be among the best young defensemen in the league as confirmed by his selection to the U.S. Olympic team. He has been and will continue to be the anchor of the Hurricanes’ defense for years to come.
Faulk has 24 points in 65 games in 2013-14, his third NHL season. He also ranks third on the team with 95 blocked shots, second in average ice time (23:21 per game) and first among team defenseman in Corsi rating.
But often, the statistics fail to capture the true stabilizing impact of No. 27. Despite his youth, Faulk has emerged as a true cornerstone of the defensive unit and a legitimate top-pairing blueliner who will only continue to improve.
The former second-round draft pick is m ...
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