Blues acquire Buchnevich in trade with Rangers

Pavel Buchnevich is headed to St. Louis.
The 26-year-old forward, who was drafted in 2013 and has played 301 games in five seasons with the New York Rangers, was acquired by Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong on Friday afternoon in a deal that sent Sammy Blais and a second-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft to New York.

"He's got good size at 6-foot-3, he's a left shot, can play the right side," Armstrong said of Buchnevich. "He's scored in the League recently, he's 26 years old, a player obviously we control for a year and would like to sign long term. He's the right age group for us with what we're trying to accomplish. A very good penalty killer, too."
Buchnevich scored 20 goals and 48 assists (68 points) in 48 games last season. He set a career high in goals (21) during the 2018-19 season.

Since making his debut in 2016-17, Buchnevich has posted 79 goals and 116 assists (195 points).
"He's going to touch all aspects of our game. He's a good age," Armstrong added. "As we continue to retool this roster, I think he's a good piece for us."
Blais played in four seasons with the Blues, helping the team capture their first Stanley Cup in 2019. In 119 regular-season games, Blais posted 35 points (17 goals, 18 assists).