St. Louis Blues Acquire Pavel Buchnevich

The St. Louis Blues have traded left wing Sammy Blais, and a 2022 second-round pick to the New York Rangers for left wing Pavel Buchnevich. Buchnevich, 26, played 54 games with 20 goals, 28 assists, 48 points, and a plus 12 in 2020-2021. The points and plus mark were both career highs for Buchnevich. Buchnevich had a career high 21 goals in 2018-2019. In 2019-2020, Buchnevich had a career high 30 assists. 

Overall, Buchnevich has played 5 seasons in the NHL. Buchnevich has played 301 games with 79 goals, 116 assists, 195 points, and a plus 7. In the playoffs, Buchnevich has played 8 games with 1 assist, and 1 point. 

Blais, 25, played 36 games with 8 goals, 7 assists, and 15 points in 2020-2021. The goals and points were both career highs for Blais. The assists tied a career high from 2019-2020. 

Overall, Blais has played 4 seasons in the NHL. Blais has played 119 games with 17 goals, 18 assists, 35 points, and a -2. In the playoffs, Blais has played 27 games with 3 goals, 5 assists, 8 points, and a plus 1. Blais helped the Blues win their first ever Stanley Cup in 2018-2019.

It should be a good trade for both teams. The Blues upgraded their offense with the addition of Buchnevich to their roster. It should be interesting to see what Blues general manager Doug Armstrong does this offseason to try to upgrade the Blues roster.