St. Louis locked up one of their key core pieces on Tuesday as they signed 29-year-old Pavel Buchnevic to a six-year, $48 million ($8,000,000 AAV) contract extension. The Russian left-winger just completed his eighth NHL season and had 27 goals, 63 points, 48 PIMs and 207 SOG in 80 games played in 2023-24.
Buchnevich missed Thursday's practice due to illness but was a full participant Friday and is expected to be in the lineup vs. Colorado. The 28-year-old left-winger has been one of the Blues' most productive forward this season with his 12 goals, 28 points, 87 SOG, 22 PIMs and +5 plus/minus through 32 games played this season.
Buchnevich was held without a point in 19:42 time-on-ice on Wednesday, firing five shots on goals and taking three hits, but was absent from practice on Thursday as he battles an illness. His status for Friday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche remains in the air.
Buchnevich missed the Blues' previous two contests with an upper body but will return to he lineup on Tuesday in Winnipeg. The 28-year-old forward has missed 27 games due to injury in the last two seasons and will likely be enduring another injury-riddled campaign. He has yet to pick up a point in two games after producing over a point-per-game with 67 points (26G/41A) in 63 games played in 2022-23.
Buchnevich has missed the Blues' previous two contests with an upper body but will be a game-time decision on Tuesday vs. Winnipeg. The 28-year-old forward has missed 27 games due to injury in the last two seasons and will likely be enduring another injury-riddled campaign. He has yet to pick up a point in two games after producing over a point-per-game with 67 points (26G/41A) in 63 games played in 2022-23.
Buchnevich has sat out the last two games with an upper-body injury but might return to the lineup on Tuesday. Buchnevich hasn't yet had the opportunity to make his presence felt in the Blues' lineup, going pointless in two games thus far. If he can play, he will likely replace Brandon Saad on the top line and top powerplay unit.
Buchnevich has been officially ruled out for the Blues' Thursday night matchup against the Arizona Coyotes. Despite being held without a point or shot in his two games played this season, the talented Russian winger will unquestionably return to the top line and top powerplay unit for the Blues when he is ready to play.
Buchnevich's status for Thursday night remains unlikely but he seems to be progressing towards a return as he recovers from an upper-body injury. In his two games played this season, Buchnevich has been ineffective, being held without a point or shot on goal. He should slot back onto the top line and top powerplay unit when he returns to the lineup.
Buchnevich missed the Blues' previous four games due to an upper-body injury but is expected to return to St. Louis' lineup Thursday vs. the New York Rangers. The 27-year-old has been having a fantastic season so far, with 25 goals, 66 points, 118 SOG, 34 PIMs and a +14 plus/minus through 59 games this season.
Buchnevich has 25 goals, 41 assists, 118 SOG, 34 PIMs and a +14 plus/minus through 59 games played but is out Thursday vs. Chicago with an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old is currently second in Blues' scoring and 10 points off of his career-high in points for a season.
Buchnevich missed the Blues' previous game due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup Thursday vs. Vancouver. The 27-year-old had 16 goals, 27 assists, 78 SOG, 22 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 42 games played prior to the injury.
Buchnevich has missed the Blues' previous four games due to an ankle injury but will draw back into St. Louis' lineup Saturday as they take on Arizona. The 27-year-old has played well when healthy, which has led to 15 goals and 38 points in 38 games played.
Buchnevich has 15 goals, 23 assists, 72 SOG, 20 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 38 games but is week-to-week as he is expected to be re-evaluated after the all-star game on his ankle. Buchnevich underwent a minor-surgical procedure to address an infection in his ankle and will hope to be back sooner rather than later.
Buchnevich missed Monday's practice due to a lower-body injury and is questionable to play Tuesday vs. Buffalo. The 27-year-old has been enjoying an excellent season to date, with his 15 goals and 38 points in 38 games placing him third on the team in points.
Buchnevich missed three games due to a lower-body injury but will draw back into the Blues' lineup Thursday as they take on Edmonton. The 27-year-old has been having a very solid season yet again, with nine goals, and 11 assists through 20 games played with 46 SOG.
Buchnevich was activated off the injured reserve Saturday and will step right into the line up on the Blues' second line. He has two points in his only game played so far in 2022-23.
