C Radek Faksa (2012, 13th, DAL)

[MatthewFlames]

Glad to see him excelling in the playoffs. It took him awhile to get there, and now that he is here. He is contributing to Dallas' playoff success. Good for Radek!

I don't think it took him a while at all. He's a second year pro, and one who suffered a season ending injury last year after only 32 games, and it's a surprise that he is in the NHL at all this early, let alone a player having this kind of impact in the playoffs this early in his career.

He was simply too good for the AHL when he was there this season. And at the end of the regular season and into the playoffs we've seen the addition of his offensive instincts to his strength in the faceoff dot, his strong work defensively and along the boards. I think the upside that was once considered in his draft year must be considered again, even though many had written it off.

 

[Orca Smash]

Is he going to make the stars? I would assume so but they have alot of established forward depth.

 

[dechire]

Is he going to make the stars? I would assume so but they have alot of established forward depth.

Without question

 

[ResilientBeast]

After the story I think CBC did on Faksa really rooting for the guy to carve out a solid NHL career

 

[Orca Smash]

Without question

Any idea where he may slot in the lineup?

 

[shotvalley]

Any idea where he may slot in the lineup?

3rd line pivot or wing. Faksa is rock on his own end.

 

[masinaLFC]

Any idea where he may slot in the lineup?

3rd line centre definitely

 

[dechire]

Any idea where he may slot in the lineup?

He's the Stars' 3C. By the end of last year he stole the job from Eakin who is out for 8 weeks anyway. The Stars have a crazy number of injuries right now so he may float around the lineup a bit when the season begins but his main role will be as a shutdown 3C.