Tuesday, July 27, 2021

St. Louis Blues Sign Pavel Buchnevich To Contract Extension

 
















The St. Louis Blues have signed left wing Pavel Buchnevich to a four-year contract extension, worth $23.2 million. Buchnevich, 26, acquired by the Blues in a traded with the New York Rangers on July 23, 2021. Buchnevich 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. 

Buchnevich will be the first player in franchise history to wear no.89. The Blues did a great job signing Buchnevich to a long-term contract. 

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