The St. Louis Blues have made a significant move in extending Pavel Buchnevich to a six-year, $48 million contract that will keep him in blue and gold until the 2030-31 season. This move solidifies Buchnevich’s future with the team and showcases the Blues’ commitment to their core players.
Buchnevich’s new contract includes a cap hit of $8 million starting in the 2025-26 season, making him one of the higher-paid players on the team. With the Blues in the midst of a retooling phase and facing salary cap constraints, there were speculations that Buchnevich could potentially be traded this off-season. Rumors swirled leading up to the NHL Entry Draft, but General Manager Doug Armstrong ultimately decided to keep Buchnevich in St. Louis.
“It was a tough decision, but ultimately we believe Pavel is a key piece of our future success,” Armstrong said in a statement. “We had received offers for him, but we felt that keeping him on our roster was the best move for our team.”
The decision to re-sign Buchnevich further establishes the core of players in St. Louis, with Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou already locked in on long-term contracts. This trio of talented forwards provides a strong foundation for the Blues as they aim to capture their second Stanley Cup in franchise history.
“Pavel Buchnevich joins the list of Blues who are under contract past the 2030 season, along with Thomas, Kyrou, and Colton Parayko,” a team spokesperson confirmed. “There is still work to be done before the Blues can be considered Stanley Cup contenders again, but re-signing Buchnevich puts them one step closer to achieving that goal.”
With key players locked in for the long term, the Blues are setting themselves up for success in the years to come. Fans can look forward to seeing Buchnevich contribute to the team’s quest for another championship as he continues to be a vital part of the Blues’ core group of players.
