Blues Shouldn't Rush Pavel Buchnevich Trade & Destinations for Jordan Kyrou if He Is Dealt
Also, a look at three surprise trade deadline moves the club could make & more
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Blues Shouldn’t Rush Inevitable Buchnevich Trade
February 28, 2024 by Stephen Ground
When it comes to trade rumors surrounding St. Louis Blues’ star winger Pavel Buchnevich, the question seems to be “when,” not “if.” The 28-year-old is in his third season with St. Louis and on the penultimate year of a contract that pays him just $5.8 million per season. Based on the 0.989 points per game he’s put up over the past three seasons, that contract is a steal, and almost any competitive team would love to add the Russian to their roster. The Blues have to trade him — they can’t sign another aging veteran to a long-term deal, and Buchnevich will be 30 before his next contract kicks in — but contrary to popular belief, it does not have to happen before March 8, 2024, NHL Trade Deadline.
Rangers Should Pursue a Pavel Buchnevich Reunion
February 27, 2024 by Lucas Standel
The New York Rangers are likely to be one of the more active teams before the 2024 Trade Deadline. They have some holes to fill, but the biggest concern is getting a top-line right-winger to play with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider. Since the injury to Blake Wheeler, Jimmy Vesey has been the placeholder on that line, but he is not a long-term fix, and the Rangers are going to need to look outside the organization for help. One player whose name has surfaced as a potential target is Pavel Buchnevich from the St. Louis Blues.
Trade Destinations for Blues’ Jordan Kyrou if He Is Dealt
February 27, 2024 by Ethan Carter
The St. Louis Blues are in an interesting place as a franchise right now. They missed the playoffs last season and are slipping out of the race right now. However, they have a bunch of players with contracts that have no-trade clauses over the next several seasons. General manager Doug Armstrong has struggled to keep the franchise’s Stanley Cup window open since the departure of defenseman Alex Pietrangelo in 2020 and it’s closed right now.
3 Deadline Moves the Blues Could Make to Surprise Fans
February 27, 2024 by Evan Mead
The St. Louis Blues find themselves in a precarious position. Currently occupying the fifth spot in the highly competitive Central Division standings, they are tied with the surging Minnesota Wild, leaving little room for error as the season progresses. Complicating matters further is the tight race in the Pacific Division, where teams like the Los Angeles Kings and Calgary Flames are vying for wild card spots, intensifying the pressure on the Blues to secure their position in the standings. With the playoff race heating up and every point crucial, the Blues face a challenging predicament as they navigate through a fiercely competitive league.