Pavel Buchnevich agreed to a $48 million contract extension with the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday afternoon.
Buchnevich, 29, inked a six-year deal with the St. Louis Blues worth $8 million AAV, beginning in the 2025-26 season.
Currently, he has one year left on his four-season, $5.8 million contract. In the last season, Buchnevich racked up 63 points, including 27 goals, in 80 games with the Blues.
"BREAKING: #StlBlues re-sign F Pavel Buchnevich to 6-year, $8M AAV contract extension. Starts next year. "
The organization issued the following press release:
"ST. LOUIS � St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the team has signed forward Pavel Buchnevich to a six-year contract extension worth $48 million ($8 million AAV).
The extension begins with the 2025-26 season.
Buchnevich, 29, was originally acquired by the Blues via trade from the New York Rangers on July 23, 2021. [...]"