Buchnevich Could Become Trade Candidate for St. Louis Blues

Buchnevich is entering the second season of a six-year, $8 million AAV contract after posting 20 goals in each of the last two years, which represent his lowest totals over the last five seasons. The St. Louis Blues may consider trading him as they shift toward a more youth-centric approach, though his contract remains manageable due to rising salary cap levels. He has accumulated 202 goals and 506 points in 674 NHL games over ten years with a +53 plus/minus rating.