{"id":37,"date":"2024-07-06T22:12:39","date_gmt":"2024-07-06T19:12:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vsaworld.com\/blog\/?p=37"},"modified":"2024-07-06T22:32:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-06T19:32:18","slug":"buchnevich-inks-long-term-deal-staying-put-with-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vsaworld.com\/blog\/buchnevich-inks-long-term-deal-staying-put-with-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"Buchnevich Inks Long-Term Deal, Staying Put with Blues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The St. Louis Blues bolstered their offensive core on Tuesday with the signing of winger Pavel Buchnevich to a six-year, $48 million contract extension. The deal carries an average annual value of $8 million and kicks in for the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buchnervich, a key contributor for the Blues, notched 63 points (27 goals, 36 assists) in 80 games last season. 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