BROCK FABER NEWS

Earns power-play helper Faber notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal, three blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Faber has maintained solid offense into April, earning three helpers over six contests this month. The 21-year-old rookie is at seven goals, 37 helpers, 14 power-play points, 128 shots on net, 148 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 79 games this season. Faber should close out the campaign in a top-pairing role, and it's likely one he'll hold for years to come.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Bedard or Brock Faber? Huge homers Russo and Lazerus debate the Calder Bedard has met huge expectations while Faber has played a crucial role in patching the Wild's faltering blue line. So who has the best case?

MARCH 26 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Making Brock Faber's case for Calder: NHL players and coaches on why he could edge Connor Bedard Bedard may be a phenomenon, but around the league, many are struck with how Faber has led the Wild: "He's a stud."

MARCH 25 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Two-point effort Saturday Faber scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues.

Impact His tally late in the third period earned a crucial point for the Wild, tying the game at 4-4, but they couldn't find a winner in OT. Faber's offense has faded late in his first full NHL campaign, but he still has three goals and six points over the last nine games. and Saturday's effort gave the 21-year-old blueliner 40 points (seven goals, 33 helpers) on the season.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Gophers sophomore Ryan Chesley fits the profile of a certain NHL defenseman The Gophers men's hockey team had big shoes to fill on the blue line after last season, and Ryan Chelsey has been a difference maker.

MARCH 15 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Supplies only offense in OT loss Faber scored his sixth goal of the season in Friday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Avalanche.

Impact After going 15 games without lighting the lamp, Faber has scored a goal in back-to-back contests. The 21-year-old blueliner continues to draw a heavy workload in all situations -- he led the Wild in TOI on Friday with 26:59, including nearly 10 minutes combined between the power play and penalty kill -- and while he may be wearing down as a result, Faber's unlikely to see his shifts shrink as long as Minnesota's playoff hopes are alive. Over 15 games since the All-Star break, he's produced two goals and eight points with 20 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pots empty-netter Faber had a goal, an assist, and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Coyotes.

Impact The rookie defenseman played more than 25 minutes on Thursday. He continues to log big, important minutes for Minnesota. However, this two-point night comes on the heels of a stretch that hasn't been particularly productive offensively. He had no goals and a single assist in the 10 games prior to Thursday's win. Still, it's possible he gets back to contributing at the offensive end. He has five goals and 36 points through 63 games this season.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 30-assist mark Faber posted an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Faber snapped a five-game point drought with the helper, his 30th of the season. The 21-year-old defenseman has had a handful of scoring slumps, but his strong defensive play has more than made up for when his offense is quiet. Faber has 34 points, 91 shots on net, 114 blocked shots, 49 hits and a plus-2 rating over 58 appearances in a top-four role.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Watch: Faber, Hughes among best U.S.-born players | NHL.com Defensemen from Wild, Devils lead pack in celebration of Hockey Week Across America

FEBRUARY 19 • NHL.COM

Matt Boldy, Marco Rossi, Brock Faber are reasons to watch mediocre Wild If you're losing interest in the Wild, even as they fight for their season, let me suggest turning your focus on three young players on the...

FEBRUARY 14 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Contributes pair of helpers Faber logged two assists, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Faber had the secondary assist on a pair of goals 1:01 apart in the third period that set the Wild on the path to victory. The rookie defenseman has racked up four helpers over three games since the All-Star break as he continues to shine in a top-pairing role. Faber is at 33 points, 81 shots on net, 104 blocked shots, 41 hits and a plus-5 rating over 52 appearances. He's not quite at the elite level of a Cale Makar or a Quinn Hughes, but it doesn't seem like it'll be long before Faber ascends to that tier of blueliners in the NHL.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Wild Boys: Brock Faber and Marco Rossi Rock the State of Hockey Minnesota fans are feelin’ the future thanks to a pair of outstanding rookies who’ve pushed themselves into the Calder conversation.

FEBRUARY 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Wild Boys: Brock Faber and Marco Rossi Brighten the Future in Minnesota Minnesota fans are feelin’ the future thanks to a pair of outstanding rookies who’ve pushed themselves into the Calder conversation.

FEBRUARY 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Provides assist in win Faber logged an assist in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Faber saw a six-game point streak end right before the All-Star break, but he was right back on the scoresheet after the pause. The 21-year-old defenseman helped out on Marcus Foligno's go-ahead tally in the third period. Faber is up to 30 points (four goals, 26 helpers), 78 shots on net, 100 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 50 contests as a rookie this season. He's seeing all of the top assignments for the Wild, so he should continue to be a strong fantasy performer.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Brock Faber: From young Minnesota Wild fan to a young Minnesota Wild star Between growing up in Maple Grove, captaining the Gophers and leading the Wild in time on ice as a rookie, it's no surprise Brock Faber says...

FEBRUARY 2 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Wild defenseman Brock Faber is NHL rookie of the month for January The former Gophers captain led rookies in assists and points, among other categories, as he continued his strong season.

FEBRUARY 1 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Faber of Wild named NHL Rookie of the Month for January | NHL.com Defenseman had 2 goals, 13 points in 14 games

FEBRUARY 1 • NHL.COM

Time for the Wild to tank? Will it be an active trade deadline? Interest in Zegras? Ask Russo and Smith Also in the Wild mailbag: Is John Hynes the long-term answer behind the bench? What could Brock Faber's next contract look like?

JANUARY 30 • THEATHLETIC.COM

As Brock Faber's stellar play continues for Wild, the Calder Trophy door opens — 'if not the Norris' Faber is carrying a big load defensively and still has room to grow: "He has the potential to be one of the elite defensemen in the NHL"

JANUARY 25 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Point streak up to five Faber scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over Washington.

Impact Faber opened the scoring 1:37 into the first period Tuesday, corralling a rebound off the boards before beating Darcy Kuemper to give the Wild an early 1-0 lead. The 21-year-old blueliner has points in five straight games, totaling two goals and six assists in that span. It's been an impressive rookie campaign for Faber, who's up to 28 points (four goals, 24 assists) through 47 games while holding down a spot on Minnesota's top defensive pairing and power-play unit.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Wild rookie Brock Faber has emerged as the Calder Trophy front runner. Here's why. An injury to Chicago standout Connor Bedard has shifted the NHL's top rookie spotlight to Wild defenseman Brock Faber. And Faber's fine play...

JANUARY 24 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Two more helpers Sunday Faber notched two assists while adding two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact The 21-year-old blueliner once again led the Wild in ice time at 26:36, and Faber helped set up both Joel Eriksson Ek's game-winning goal and the third tally in Kirill Kaprizov's hat trick as Minnesota took control in the third period. Faber has a goal and seven points in the last four games, and since the beginning of December he's put himself firmly in the Calder Trophy conversation with 19 points (two goals, 17 assists) in 25 contests.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

'Game management' issues, tough Gustavsson night, touching tributes: Key takeaways vs. Lightning The Wild, fresh off the news of captain Jared Spurgeon’s season being over due to injuries, started a three-game road trip with a 7-3 loss t...

JANUARY 19 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Three helpers in Columbus Faber racked up three assists, two of them coming on the power play, in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact The rookie blueliner added three shots on net and five blocked shots to his ledger in perhaps the best performance of Faber's young career. He led the Wild in ice time with a massive 30:12, and his 21-year-old legs didn't look fatigued when he joined the rush in OT on the play that led to Marco Rossi's game-winner. Faber snapped a six-game point drought with the performance, and through 38 games this season he's collected two goals and 19 points with 26 hits, 56 shots on goal, 69 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating, emerging as a dark-horse Calder contender in the process.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE