Career
Before playing in the NHL, Faulk played one season with the U.S. National Development Program of the United States Hockey League (USHL) and one year with the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA). He had a successful time with the Bulldogs. He was named to the All-WCHA Rookie Team, All-WCHA Third Team, and NCAA All-Tournament Team. Dustin Byfuglien, Jets jump out to early lead as Winnipeg downs Hurricanes 4-2
He was drafted 37th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2010 NHL entry draft. On April 15, 2011, Faulk signed a three-year, $2.53 million entry-level contract to join the Hurricanes. He was sent down to play with the AHL-affiliates Charlotte Checkers.
On October 7, 2011, the Hurricanes called him up and Faulk made his NHL debut in a 5–1 loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning. On November 20, he recorded his first NHL point after assisting on a Jussi Jokinen goal in a 3–2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
On December 9, Faulk scored his first NHL goal against Chris Mason in a 4–2 loss against the Winnipeg Jets. On March 24, 2014, Faulk signed a six-year, $29 million to stay with the Hurricanes. On January 10, 2015, Faulk was selected to play in his first 2015. On January 6, 2016, he was selected to play in his second 2015. On February 13, 2018, Faulk recorded his first NHL hat-trick in a 7–3 loss against the Los Angeles Kings.
On September 24, 2019, the Hurricanes traded Faulk along with a 2020 fifth-round draft pick to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Dominik Bokk, Joel Edmundson, and a 2021 seventh-round draft pick. The same day, Faulk signed a seven-year, $45.5 million to stay with the Blues. On November 18, 2025, Faulk played in his 1,000 NHL game in a 3–2 overtime loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
On March 6, 2026, the Blues traded Faulk to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Dmitri Buchelnikov, Justin Holl, a 2026 first-round draft pick and a 2026 third-round draft pick.
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