Red Wings Acquire Faulk, Strengthen Playoff Push

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NHL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Detroit Red Wings just made a big move at the trade deadline, picking up defenseman Justin Falk from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a AND first round draft pick in a third rounder. This trade strengthens their blue line as they chase a playoff spot in the Atlantic Division. Falk, a 33-year-old rightshide veteran, brings solid offense with 32 points, including 11 goals in 21 assists in 58 games this season. He's been on fire lately, notching 10 assists in his last nine outings, and his $6.5 million cap hit runs through the 20, 26-27 season. Detroit sits third in the Atlantic with 77 points in 62 games and a 35 win, 20 loss, 7 overtime loss record. Adding Falk gives them more depth alongside guys like Moritz Cider, and Ben Kierot, boosting their playoff push after missing out since 20, 20, 2.

1:03Meanwhile, the Blues are sellers from the Central Division, eighth place with 55 points and out of contention. They give valuable draft picks to rebuild under General Manager, Doug Armstrong. Falk could debut tonight when the Red Wings host the Florida Panthers at 7pm at Little Cesar's Arena, kicking off a homestand before a road, trip. This episode is supported by our sponsor. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built in Sound, Built in Comfort, S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com.