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Berggren’s Future and Buchelnikov’s Arrival | St. Louis Blues News
The St. Louis Blues are eyeing a potential game-changer: Russian winger Dmitry Buchelnikov, who’s on track to join the team in 2027 after his KHL contract ends. Already showing elite scoring potential with 54 points in 65 games and 14 goals last season despite shoulder surgery, Buchelnikov could offer a higher offensive ceiling for far less than current depth winger Jonatan Berggren—whose $2M deal and arbitration eligibility make him a risky placeholder. At just 5’10” and 170 lbs, Buchelnikov needs to bulk up to compete in the NHL, but if he does, he could be a major scoring threat. With both…
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