The St. Louis Blues' General Manager, Doug Armstrong, made huge moves on Tuesday, enhancing the team's forward lineup with trades.
In a double trade, Armstrong managed to trade for Mathieu Joseph and a draft pick from the Sens, a pretty huge maneuver in and of itself. Shortly after, he announced another significant acquisition: Radek Faksa from the Dallas Stars, also for future considerations.
"TRADE ALERT: The Blues have acquired Radek Faksa from the Dallas Stars. #stlblues"
This is a pretty huge change for Faksa, who's been with the Stars for around 11 years now. No doubt he will perform well with the the Blues, he's more than proven his worth so far.
This season, in 74 games, he accumulated 19 points with seven goals and 12 assists. Faksa also logged 20 penalty minutes and maintained an even-rating throughout the season. His playoff performance included one goal and two penalty minutes across eight games.
"TRADE ALERT: The Blues have acquired Radek Faksa from the Dallas Stars. #stlblues"
The trade is a strategic move for the Blues, aiming to strengthen their roster with experienced talent as they prepare for the upcoming season. Faksa's history with the Stars and his performance statistics indicate a valuable addition to the Blues' forward group. This trade highlights Armstrong's proactive approach to building a competitive team.