The Predators have signed Matt Luff to a one-year, two-way contract.
St Louis Blues News
The Blues have signed Pavel Buchnevich to a four-year contract worth $23.2 million ($5.8M AAV).
Buchnevich was acquired from the Rangers last week and the RFA quickly signed a four-year extension with his new team. In St. Louis, Buchnevich will play with either Ryan O'Reilly or Brayden Schenn and has averaged 25 goals and 33 assists (57 points) per 82 games over the last three seasons.
The Blues have signed Nathan Walker to a two-year, two-way contract extension.
Walker has put up strong AHL numbers over the years but hasn't been much of a factor at the NHL level. Over the last three years, he has scored two goals with two assists (four points) in 16 games with the Capitals and Blues. Look for him to remain in the AHL for most of 2021-22.
The Blues have acquired Pavel Buchnevich from the Rangers for Sammy Blais and a 2022 second-round pick.
Buchnevich has taken his game to a new level over the last two seasons, averaging 24 goals and 39 assists (63 points) per 82 games in the two shortened seasons. Moving to St. Louis, Buchnevich becomes one of many unsigned RFA's who will be looking for a raise. Once signed, he'll likely replace Jaden Schwartz, who will be a UFA on July 28th.
The Wild have signed Nick Bjugstad to a one-year, $900k contract extension.
Faulk (upper-body) will not play in Game 3 vs. the Avalanche.
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Binnington will start Game 3 vs. the Avalanche.
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Binnington led the Blues onto the ice for warmups.
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Binnington led the Blues onto the ice for warmups.
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Binnington was the first goalie off of the ice at the Blues morning skate.
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Binnington will start Thursday vs. the Wild.
Parayko (undisclosed) will not play on Thursday.
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Binnington will start Monday in Los Angeles.
Krug (upper-body) will return to the Blues lineup on Monday.
Krug has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury but will return to the lineup tonight in Los Angles. Krug, who has 29 points (1G / 28A) in 48 games this season, will be back on the top pairing and top power-play unit.
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Binnington is expected to start Monday in Los Angeles.
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Buchnevich has served his one-game suspension and will play Saturday.
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Binnington will start Friday in Vegas.
Texier (lower-body) is not expected to play Friday.
Texier was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday and is not expected to play Friday either. With Texier out, Kevin Stenlund is expected to remain as the third line centre.
Buchnevich has been suspended one game for "high-sticking" Anthony Mantha.
Fowler (upper-body) will play Monday in St. Louis.
Fowler was forced to leave Monday's game in St. Louis but will be available for the rematch on Wednesday. Fowler has scored two goals with four assists (six points) in his last 10 games.
