GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Detroit Red Wings on Friday acquired defenseman Justin Faulk from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for defenseman Justin Holl, forward Dmitri Buchelnikov, Detroit’s first-round selection and the San Jose Sharks’ third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Holl had 14 points (2-12—14), 10 penalty minutes, and a plus-19 rating in 41 games with the Griffins this season. His plus-19 rating tied for eighth on the roster and tied for 13th among AHL defensemen. The majority of Holl’s professional career has been spent in the NHL, totaling 95 points (13-82—95), 188 penalty minutes and a plus-59 rating in 396 regular-season games since 2017-18. He has also skated in 25 Stanley Cup Playoff outings with three assists and 23 penalty minutes. At the AHL level, Holl became a Calder Cup champion in 2017-18 with the Toronto Marlies. The 34-year-old has spent parts of five seasons in the AHL since 2014-15 and has notched 82 points (22-60—82), 89 penalty minutes and a plus-78 rating in 235 games.   

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