ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues president of hockey operations and general manager Doug Armstrong announced today that the team has signed forward Pavel Buchnevich to a six-year, $48 million contract extension ($8 million annual value).
The extension begins with the 2025-26 season.
Buchnevich, 29, was originally acquired by the Blues via trade with the New York Rangers on July 23, 2021.
Over the past three seasons, the Cherepovets, Russia, native has played 216 regular-season games with the Blues, ranking third on the team in points (206), second in goals (83) and second in assists (123). He also has a +46 rating over that span, making him one of 22 NHL players overall with at least 200 points and a +45 rating since 2021-22.
Last season, Buchnevich had 27 goals and 36 assists in 80 regular-season games, marking his third consecutive campaign with at least 25 goals and 60 points.
Originally drafted by the Rangers in the third round, 75th overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, Buchnevich has totaled 401 points, including 162 goals and 239 assists, in 517 career regular season games.
He also recorded 12 points (one goal, 11 assists) in 20 career postseason games.
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