RADEK FAKSA NEWS

Won't play versus Devils Faksa (lower body) won't be available against New Jersey on Tuesday but head coach Jim Montgomery told reporters, "He's getting closer. Real good sign today," per Jeremy Rutherford...

Impact Faksa seems to have a decent chance of cracking the lineup against the Lightning on Thursday, though he hasn't been officially cleared yet. Prior to getting hurt, the veteran center was stuck in an 11-game goal drought during which he recorded a meager 14 shots while chipping in three helpers. Given his offensive limitation, few fantasy players figure to be anxiously awaiting his return to action.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Faksa (groin) won't play in Sunday's game against the Rangers, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Impact Faksa will miss his third straight outing after being cut by a skate. He has two goals, seven points, 30 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and 46 hits through 29 appearances this season. Brandon Saad will replace Faksa in Sunday's lineup, and Oskar Sundqvist will be a healthy scratch.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Faksa (groin) won't play Saturday against Dallas, per Lou Korac of The Hockey News.

Impact Faksa will miss his second straight game after being cut by a skate in his groin region versus Vancouver on Tuesday. He has two goals, seven points, 30 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and 46 hits through 29 appearances this season. Alexandre Texier will replace Faksa in Saturday's lineup because Brandon Saad will be a healthy scratch.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Radek Faksa out as Blues return home to face Sharks Click here to view this item from https://www.stltoday.com.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • STLTODAY.COM

Sidelined Thursday Faksa will not be available to face the Sharks on Thursday due to a groin injury, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Impact Faksa is currently mired in an 11-game goal drought during which he generated just 14 shots -- though he did chip in three helpers over that stretch. As long as he doesn't miss any significant time, the 30-year-old center should still be capable of challenging for the 20-point mark after coming up just one point shy last year. With Faksa on the shelf, Mathieu Joseph is expected to suit up Thursday.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Holloway scores in OT and the Blues spoil Demko's return with a 4-3 victory over the Canucks

Dylan Holloway scored 1:40 into overtime and the St. Louis Blues beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3, spoiling the return of Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko from a knee injury

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Manages assist Tuesday Faksa recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

Impact Faksa has a goal and four helpers over his last nine contests. The 30-year-old set up Robert Thomas' empty-netter to seal this win. Faksa plays in a bottom-six role and typically won't have much consistency on offense -- his recent stretch of success is likely the exception rather than the rule. He's at seven points, 27 shots on net, 44 hits, 16 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-6 rating over 26 appearances this season. Considering he's reached the 20-point mark just twice in the last five campaigns, he's about 50-50 to do so in 2024-25, though he is currently on pace to achieve that level of production.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers helper in shootout win Faksa logged an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Sharks.

Impact Faksa has three points over his last four games while filling a bottom-six role. That's unusually strong production for the 30-year-old defensive center, so it shouldn't be expected to continue on a regular basis moving forward. He's at five points, 20 shots on net, 36 hits, 11 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 21 outings this season, and he's found the most success alongside Alexei Toropchenko and Nathan Walker.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Neighbours' shootout goal gives Blues 3-2 win over Sharks

Jake Neighbours scored the lone shootout goal, Jordan Binnington denied all three San Jose Sharks and the St. Louis Blues snapped a four-game home losing streak with a 3-2 victory

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Surprise offense from checker Faksa had a goal and an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Bruins.

Impact He redirected a point shot in the first period to put the Blues up 1-0. It was Faksa's second goal of the season, and he has four points (two goals, two assists) in 18 games overall. Faksa is a strong, third-line presence for the Blues, but his offensive contributions are rare. He hasn't delivered 30 points or more since 2018-19 (30).

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brayden Schenn scores OT winner to lift the Blues over the Bruins, 3-2

Brayden Schenn scored 2:53 into overtime and the St. Louis Blues beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 to halt a four-game losing streak

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press

Logs helper Faksa provided an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Lightning.

Impact Faksa ended a 10-game slump with the assist on Alexei Toropchenko's go-ahead goal in the second period. It's not unusual for Faksa to be quiet on offense as a bottom-six center. He has two points, nine shots on net, 19 hits, six blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-3 rating over 13 appearances this season. Expect the 30-year-old's usage to remain heavily defensive throughout the campaign.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Buries goal Thursday Faksa scored a goal, added two hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Sharks.

Impact Faksa ignited the Blues' comeback with a tally early in the third period. He has displayed chemistry with Nathan Walker and Alexei Toropchenko from the start of his time with St. Louis. Faksa's a defensive center who won't pile up points -- his career high is 33 points in back-to-back seasons early in his career, but he's reached the 20-point mark just once in the last four years. He should, however, be a reliable source of hits while seeing steady playing time on the fourth line.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blues spoil Celebrini's impressive debut with 5-4 overtime win over the Sharks

Brayden Schenn scored 45 seconds into overtime and the St. Louis Blues spoiled an impressive debut from No. 1 overall pick Macklin Celebrini to beat the San Jose Sharks 5-4

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press

St. Louis Blues loaded up aiming for a return to the playoffs after 2 years out

The St. Louis Blues are hoping to get back into the playoffs after missing out the past two seasons

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Blues deal for F Mathieu Joseph, F Radek Faksa The St.Louis Blues acquired forwards Mathieu Joseph and Radek Faksa in separate trades on Tuesday.Joseph and a third-round draft pick in 202...

JULY 3, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Blues acquire forwards Faksa, Joseph in separate trades | NHL.com Stars, Senators each receive future considerations

JULY 2, 2024 • NHL.COM

Acquired in trade St. Louis obtained Faksa from Dallas on Tuesday in exchange for future considerations.

Impact Faksa registered seven goals, 19 points, 71 shots on net and 97 hits over 74 regular-season outings with the Stars in 2023-24. As a member of the Blues, he will likely occupy a bottom-six role and see plenty of action on the penalty kill.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stars forward Radek Faksa to replace Craig Smith in lineup for Game 4 against Oilers Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer announced Radek Faksa will replace Craig Smith in the lineup for Game 4 of the Western Conference finals agai...

MAY 29, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Stars forward Roope Hintz out for Game 2 vs. Edmonton; Ty Dellandrea in for Radek Faksa Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz missed Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Edmonton Oilers after missing the last three gam...

MAY 26, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Stars center Roope Hintz out for Game 5 against the Avalanche with upper-body injury

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz is out for Game 5 of their Western Conference playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche because of an upper-body injury

MAY 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Stars getting 22-goal scorer Mason Marchment back for Game 2 vs. Colorado. He missed 6 games hurt

Mason Marchment is set to return to the Dallas Stars’ lineup in Game 2 of their second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche

MAY 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Radek Faksa Delivers On Promise To His Son, Scores Game-Winning Goal In Game 7 For Dallas Stars Radek Faksa’s goal in Game 7 wasn’t just significant for the Dallas Stars. While simultaneously clinching a series win for his team, he deli...

MAY 6, 2024 • OUTKICK.COM

Stars' Radek Faksa Makes Good on Promise to Son by Scoring Series-Clinching Goal Dallas center Radek Faksa predicted his big Game 7 moment earlier in the day.

MAY 6, 2024 • SI.COM

Returns with series-clinching goal Faksa scored a goal and added four hits in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 7.

Impact Faksa missed three games due to an undisclosed injury and was deemed a healthy scratch for Friday's Game 6. The 30-year-old then drew back in Sunday and came up clutch with the game-winning goal just 44 seconds into the third period. It was his first point in nine games. Faksa plays in mainly a fourth-line role, but he's had no fewer than 19 points in any of his full-length NHL campaigns, so he can provide some supplementary offense.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE