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What They're Saying About Brock Faber - GopherSports.com

Men's Hockey | 10/15/2020 3:54:00 PM

MINNEAPOLIS -- Last week, Brock Faber became the 217th Gopher Hockey prospect to be selected in the NHL Entry Draft when the Los Angeles Kings moved up six spots to take the defenseman went 45th overall in the second round. 

GopherSports.com has scoured the web for news, notes and anecdotes on Faber's draft coverage. 

Faber Draft Coverage 
Star Tribune: Drafted 45th overall 'just the start' for Gophers' freshman Brock Faber

The Rink Live: L.A. Kings grab Gophers defender Brock Faber

LA Times: The Kings believe they had an 'exceptional' draft. Three reasons they might be right

Press & News: NHL dream one step closer to reality

NHL.com: Kings Make Eight Selections on Day 2 of the NHL Draft

Rink Royalty: Brock Faber found out draft selection in the most unsuspecting way
 


Mayor's Manor: LA Kings Select Brock Faber No. 45 -- What You Need to Know

Brock on Brock
 

What They're Saying about Brock Faber

Mark Yanetti (Kings Director of Amateur Scouting): This kid leads with compete level—intangibles. We love the aggressiveness of his play, we love that he plays the right way. He's accountable. All of that are things we're looking to inject into our lineup.

His skill level is good. Skating is the best part of his skill set. We think he's an elite defender right now. He leads with defense. He has to improve the offensive side of his game, but he was used in a very specific defensive role for the NTDP team, a role that kids usually aren't keen on playing. But he played it really, really well. He doesn't have the numbers yet, but we feel that he has the skill for those numbers to be there. If that happens, it's a home run.

He'll be given the opportunity to improve the offensive side of his game at [the University of Minnesota, where he will play next season]. He's going to the right place to develop the parts of his game that need to get better. It's the right environment.


Chris Peters (ESPN): A steady two-way defenseman with excellent skating ability, Faber didn't have remarkable numbers this season but still got involved in plays offensively. His mobility is key for him at both ends of the ice. He can aid the transition with his feet and makes good feeds up ice.
 
Corey Pronman (The Athletic): Faber was a top-four defenseman for the NTDP. He's an excellent skater. He is very good at closing on his checks, as well as turning up the ice and leading an attack with his speed. Faber can transition with his speed, but also makes a very good first pass and can move pucks well out of his zone. The main question on Faber is his offensive upside. He got power play time this season and has some puck-moving instincts, but his skill level and playmaking will never dazzle you. You're drafting him for his skating, for how hard and well he defends, and hoping he has enough offense to play at the higher levels.
 
CBS Sports: Faber's calling card is his mobility. He possesses the pure foot speed to eventually develop into an NHL regular at some point. Offensively, Faber tends to keep things simple. He's calm and composed and rarely makes mistakes with the puck. Faber's long-term upside is limited because he doesn't project as a power-play option down the road, but his steadiness is an asset at this point of the draft. One of the youngest players in the draft, Faber will stay home and attend the University of Minnesota this fall.

The Draft Analyst: Blessed with a sturdy frame and powerful leg drive, Faber is a beast on the penalty kill or defending against opposing cycles. Again, his read-and-react timing is a positive aspect because of his quick feet, but Faber also makes smart delays under pressure and can spin away from a forechecker multiple times in one iteration. One thing that might have hurt his draft stock is his low shot totals (only 29 in 24 games) but playing a tough NCAA schedule in addition to seeing little power play time had a significant impact on Faber's ability to generate offense. It's also that he is very unselfish and focuses more on keeping plays alive than creating chances on his own. He definitely has potential for greater things of the opposing side of center ice.

Hockey Prospect: Faber is a very good skater with a fluid stride. His lateral skating and agility are put to good use in his defensive game. He plays the game on his toes and with a healthy pace. The right-handed defenseman also has a good head for the game. He doesn't put himself in trouble defensively and maintains good gaps and stick discipline. Not only does he size up rush attempts well, but he holds his own, and then some, in battles. It wouldn't be accurate to call him a physical defenseman by any stretch, but he has shown a willingness to make some good hits and hard close-offs along the boards.
 

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