I was totally against Faulk, but he's been amazing and far better than advertised. As far as I'm concerned, his play and heart has earned him some stripes. This team, with injuries that are depriving them of skillsets and talents, is showing up and making an effort. If we're going to lose, that's what I want to see.
As as far all the Pietrangelo talk, while I absolutely believe that the missing element and skillsets on the blueline IS Pie, we can't compare him with Faulk, they are similar players. The main difference between the two is that Pie went through Hitch's D-first system and that did leave a lasting impression on the blueline who ended up using its strengths to help get to a Stanley Cup.
Faulk hasn't had that. He's come in with heart and has taken personal ownership in playing on the Blues D-Line. People keep bringing up Pronger and Chopper and this person and that person but none of these people play anymore or are signed to the roster if they could and Faulk is here. If we're going to focus aggression on anyone on the blueline, it's Krug and no one else. The guy is a one-dimensional Dman who lives and dies by the skillsets and talents of his partner. I seriously feel that if we swapped him out for a lesser Dman with a grinder ethic, the blueline would look ten times better. My two bits though.
But seriously, Faulk is legit. Give the guy some respect. I did.