Revisiting Kings' Fiala Trade in Wake of Faber Extension
The Los Angeles Kings are not far removed from having one of the best prospect pools in hockey and the most stacked RHD pipeline in hockey.
thehockeynews.comHere’s the latest on Brock Faber and trade context.
- What’s happened most recently: Brock Faber has been involved in high-profile trades earlier in his career, notably a 2022 deal that sent him from the Kings to the Wild in exchange for Kevin Fiala. That trade is often cited when discussing his development trajectory and value.[4][5]
- Current status notes: Faber signed a substantial eight-year extension with Minnesota, indicating the Wild see him as a core part of their defensive group for the long term. The extension is widely reported as eight years at about $68 million total, with an $8.5 million AAV, starting in the 2025-26 season.[1]
- Trade-specific implications: The Fiala-for-Faber trade is frequently revisited in analyses of both teams’ prospect pipelines and future rosters, especially as Faber progressed into a full-time NHL role with Minnesota and earned a large contract extension.[5][4]
- Related notes: There have been mentions in coverage of injuries affecting Faber during 2025, which led to recalls within Minnesota’s organization as they managed lineup shifts, though there hasn’t been a single definitive “latest” blockbuster trade involving Faber in 2026 up to now.[3]
Illustration: A quick snapshot of the key moment shaping his career is the 2022 trade that brought him to Minnesota in exchange for Kevin Fiala and a first-round pick, followed by his breakout season and substantial contract in 2024–25.[1][4]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest regional or national outlets for any new developments (e.g., local Chicago-area coverage or Minnesota Wild beat reporters) and summarize with direct quotes.