The New York Rangers have traded forward Pavel Buchnevich to the St. Louis Blues for Sammy Blais and a 2022 2nd round pick.
Buchnevich is a restricted free agent.
The 26-year old Buchnevich was drafted 75th overall in the 3rd round of the 2013 draft by the Rangers.
The 25-year old Blais was drafted 176th overall in the 6th round of the 2014 draft by the Blues. He has a $1.5 million salary cap hit.
Thoughts from the media
Andy Strickland: “Blues have had extension talks with Buchnevich throughout the afternoon.