[5] On June 29, 2022, Faber's NHL rights were traded by the Kings, along with a 2022 first-round selection, to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Kevin Fiala.

He set single-season franchise records for assists, points, blocked shots, and time on ice by a rookie defenseman.

His total time on ice, 2,047:53, was the highest single-season figure by a rookie since the statistic began being recorded in 1997–98.

[15] He again represented the United States at the 2022 World Junior Championships, where he appeared in one game before the tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[16][17] On January 13, 2022, Faber was named to the United States senior team's roster for the 2022 Winter Olympics.