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Contributes helper in loss Faber notched an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Jets.

Impact Faber has a goal and two assists over his last four contests. He had the secondary helper on defense partner Jacob Middleton's first-period tally. Faber is up to 12 points (five on the power play), 28 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating across 21 appearances. He's right in line with the scoring pace that saw him rack up 47 points over 82 outings as a rookie in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First power-play goal of season Faber scored a power-play goal Saturday in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Flames.

Impact He wired a point shot through a sea of bodies that beat Filip Gustavsson to make the score 3-2 late in the third. It was his first power-play goal of the season. Faber has 11 points including three goals, and 26 shots in 20 games after a brilliant 47-point, 136-shot and 150-block rookie season last year. There were some who thought that last year's scoring was an anomaly, and that part of his game might backslide. Faber is showing a consistency that fantasy championships are built on.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets assist in win Faber notched an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Blues.

Impact Faber has four helpers over his last six outings. The 22-year-old defenseman continues to play steady overall, though he hasn't had much of a breakout compared to his 47-point rookie season. He's at two goals, eight assists, 23 shots on net, 15 blocked shots, 11 hits and a plus-9 rating over 18 appearances in a top-pairing role.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies pair of helpers Faber notched two assists, including one on the power play, and blocked four shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Faber has three helpers through the first two games of the Wild's current road trip. The 22-year-old defenseman helped out on tallies by Marcus Foligno and Kirill Kaprizov to earn his first multi-point effort of 2024-25. Faber is up to two goals, seven assists, 18 shots on net, 11 hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating across 14 outings this season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Helps out on power play in win Faber notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Faber has four points over his last six contests. The defenseman set up a Matt Boldy tally in the second period of Thursday's game, and that goal was the game-winner. While he hasn't been explosive on offense, Faber has been steady -- he's yet to go more than two games without a point. He has two goals, five assists, 17 shots on net, 10 hits, nine blocked shots, seven PIM and a plus-7 rating over 13 appearances in a top-four role.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in win Faber scored a goal and went plus-3 in Friday's 5-3 win over the Lightning.

Impact Faber is starting to find a groove on offense with two goals and an assist during a three-game point streak. The 22-year-old defenseman doesn't have a multi-point effort yet, but he's been a fairly steady contributor across multiple categories. He's at two goals, four assists, 12 shots on net, 10 hits, six blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 10 appearances. That's a scoring pace roughly in line with what he did last year as a rookie (47 points in 82 regular-season outings).

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in Saturday's loss Faber scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Faber netted his first goal of the year at 14:54 of the second period. The defenseman's scoring has been a little tame so far with four points and 10 shots on net through eight contests. He's added eight hits, six blocked shots and a plus-4 rating. The 22-year-old remains on the top pairing and first power-play unit, so he should have plenty of chances to contribute while playing alongside the Wild's best forwards.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Garners power-play assist Faber notched a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Faber has a helper in each of the last two contests, and he's up to three this year. Two of them have come on the power play, which is where he set up Kirill Kaprizov at 2:52 of the third period in this win. The 22-year-old Faber has added seven shots on net, five hits, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating while playing a huge role on the Wild's top defensive pairing and first power-play unit.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets on scoresheet Tuesday Faber picked up a power-play assist and added two hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blues.

Impact Faber has two helpers, six shots on net, five hits and a plus-3 rating over four contests this season. The 22-year-old defenseman was paired with Jake Middleton at even strength in this contest due to the absence of Middleton's usual partner Jared Spurgeon (lower body). While Faber hasn't taken a massive step forward yet in 2024-25, his spot on the top pairing and first power-play unit is secure as he has the most scoring potential among Wild blueliners.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting Ready for Work: Brock Faber's preparation is predictable, until the jump shots start flying The Wild’s rising star has every minute of his gameday mapped out.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Records pair of points Faber scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in Friday's 6-1 preseason win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Faber set up a Mats Zuccarello power-play goal late in the second period before scoring at even strength just 13 seconds into the third. With five points (three on the power play) over three preseason outings, Faber looks ready to turn the page to his second full NHL campaign. The 22-year-old defenseman had 47 points, including 16 on the power play, over 82 games last year, and he could show significant growth in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NHL's Top Issues Facing Minnesota Wild: Fleury and Faber's Impact, and 50 Goals for Kaprizov? The rest of the NHL should pay attention to significant seasons ahead for the Minnesota Wild’s Marc-Andre Fleury, Kirill Kaprizov and Brock...

AUGUST 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

William Sawalich, Brock Faber are two of Minnesota's brightest and youngest stars Whether it’s NASCAR or the NHL, the young jewels in Minnesota’s sporting scene have the poise to reach the highest heights.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

NHL Tonight: Brock Faber talks eight-year extension | Minnesota Wild Brock Faber discusses signing an eight-year extension with the Wild

JULY 30, 2024 • NHL.COM

NHL Tonight: Brock Faber signs eight-year extension | NHL.com Breaking down Brock Faber's eight-year extension with the Wild

JULY 30, 2024 • NHL.COM

NHL Tonight: Brock Faber talks eight-year extension | NHL.com Brock Faber discusses signing an eight-year extension with the Wild

JULY 30, 2024 • NHL.COM

Wild sign NHL rookie of year runner-up Brock Faber to 8-year, $68 million contract extension

The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Brock Faber to an eight-year, $68 million contract extension

JULY 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Wild sign D Brock Faber to 8-year extension The Minnesota Wild signed second-year defenseman Brock Faber to an eight-year extension worth $68 million on Monday.The extension, which has...

JULY 29, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Wild sign D Brock Faber to 8-year extension The Minnesota Wild signed second-year defenseman Brock Faber to an eight-year extension worth $68 million on Monday.The extension, which has...

JULY 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Wild defenseman Brock Faber gets eight-year, $68 million contract extension The runner-up for the NHL rookie of the year award's new deal will start in 2025 and run through 2033.

JULY 29, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Lands eight-year extension Faber signed an eight-year, $68 million contract extension with Minnesota on Monday.

Impact Faber has one more season left on his entry-level contract before his cap hit becomes $8.5 million in 2025-26. He amassed eight goals, 47 points, 136 shots on net, 150 blocked shots and 65 hits in 82 games during his rookie campaign in 2023-24. He finished second in Calder Trophy voting and has a bright future ahead of him as a top-pairing defender.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wild defenseman Brock Faber finishes second in Calder Trophy voting The NHL award for best rookie went to Chicago's Connor Bedard, but Brock Faber stayed humble in the spotlight.

JUNE 28, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Wild defenseman Brock Faber finishes second in Calder voting: joined by Marco Rossi on all-rookie team Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber finished second in the Calder Trophy award voting, given to the league’s best rookie as part of the NH...

JUNE 28, 2024 • TWINCITIES.COM

Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson wants to return; Brock Faber played despite fractured ribs Defenseman Brock Faber was injured for the final two months, but played in all the team's games, as did fellow rookie Marco Rossi.

APRIL 20, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Minnesota Wild season review: Brock Faber is breakout star on defense Brock Faber’s emergence as an all-purpose specialist should make the former Gophers standout a Rookie of the Year finalist and a big part of...

APRIL 16, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM