The Blues forward, who has one year left on his current deal, seems willing to negotiate a contract extension to stay in St. Louis. This summer, Armstrong will speak with the players’ reps.
Missouri’s Maryland Heights At the NHL Trade Deadline on March 8, Doug Armstrong had no intention of dealing Pavel Buchnevich, and it was plain why: the general manager of the St. Louis Blues wants to keep the forward in St. Louis past the conclusion of his current contract.
With one year left on his deal, Buchnevich, who was acquired by the Blues from the New York Rangers on July 27, 2021, inked a four-year, $23.2 million contract ($5.8 million average yearly value). It appears that negotiations for an extension will commence soon.
Yes, we will go up to him. We’re going to talk to him,” Armstrong stated on Thursday. “I’m a big Pavel fan.”
While it is conceivable for Buchnevich to want to finish the season and have all of his choices open for next summer, the forward, who finished the season with 63 points (27 goals, 36 assists) in 80 games, expressed his feelings for the Blues and playing here.
Since coming, Buchnevich’s game has improved. In 216 games, he has 206 points (83 goals, 123 assists), and in 2021–2022 he helped the Blues make it to the playoffs. He’s played every position and circumstance, even filling in as a center for the last two seasons.
“My hockey career kind of changed after the Rangers traded here,” Buchnevich remarked. “Play big minutes, play big in this situation. More.” Although this season isn’t as good as the last few, I believe I can still be a successful player based on those prior years.”
