Radek Faksa could return to St. Louis Blues in rare free agency twist: Report
NHL Rumor, where although the Stanley Cup Playoffs are warming up, teams out of the running are already working hard and looking ahead to the future. While four teams remain in pursuit of the Cup, the others are looking toward offseason agendas.
Today's focus is on the
St. Louis Blues
, who are said to be interested in rehiring
veteran center
Radek Faksa
.
Blues general manager
Doug Armstrong
seeks Radek Faksa to come back
As per recent news, Blues GM Doug Armstrong has indicated interest in bringing back Radek Faksa, who will become an
unrestricted free agent
. Faksa signed with the Blues mid-season and made a good impression with his consistent two-way play and excellent faceoff ability.
While not particularly noted for his flashy offense, Radek Faksa's penalty killing and bottom-six anchoring made him an asset in depth.
— stlouisblues (@stlouisblues)
Armstrong affirmatively said the team is willing to bring back Radek Faksa, but stated that he is
"letting the situation breathe."
What that means is that there is interest from their side, but they are not going to make a hasty deal. They just want to observe and understand how the market is shaping up and what Radek Faksa may be seeking in contract duration and pay.
Why Radek Faksa makes sense for Blues' plans
At the age of 30, Radek Faksa provides veteran know-how and a defense-first mindset, two aspects that the Blues appreciate as they try to remain competitive within the Western Conference.
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St. Louis does not have too many unrestricted free agents this summer, so the Blues can be particular about whom they re-sign. It would not take a lot of money to bring back Radek Faksa and they can assist in stabilizing down the middle, especially if St. Louis is looking to do other things on the roster.
The Blues value Radek Faksa's effort and leadership in the dressing room. He is one of those guys who just quietly does all the little things correctly, blocking shots, fighting in the corners, and making good decisions away from the puck.
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