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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.

Pavel Buchnevich
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.

Nathan Walker
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.

Pavel Buchnevich
The Bruins have signed Brandon Carlo to a six-year, $24.6 million contract extension.

Carlo struggled with injuries during the 2021 campaign, missing 29 of the 56 games and finishing with just three goals and one assist. Still, he's an integral part of the Bruins' top-4 moving forward and they made a lengthy commitment to the 24-year-old.

Brandon Carlo
Holl (undisclosed) is expected to play on Wednesday.

Holl was originally considered questionable for Wednesday's game but reportedly responded well after Tuesday's practice and should be in the lineup in Ottawa. Holl has had a nice season as a top-4 defenseman, scoring two goals with 18 assists in 53 games.

Justin Holl
Carlo (rest) will not play on Tuesday.

Carlo is one of 16 regulars who will not be in the Bruins lineup on Tuesday. The Bruins will need to recall multiple players from their taxi squad/AHL to fill out their lineup. Jared Tinordi, who was a healthy scratch last night, should draw in to replace Carlo.

Brandon Carlo