Pavel Buchnevich facts for kids
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Buchnevich with the St. Louis Blues in 2022
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| Born | 17 April 1995 Cherepovets, Russia |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 193 lb (88 kg; 13 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
St. Louis Blues Severstal Cherepovets SKA Saint Petersburg New York Rangers |
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| National team |  Russia |
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| NHL Draft | 75th overall, 2013 New York Rangers |
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| Playing career | 2012–present | ||
Pavel Andreyevich Buchnevich (Russian: Павел Андреевич Бучневич; born 17 April 1995) is a professional ice hockey player from Russia. He plays as a forward for the St. Louis Blues in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Pavel grew up in Russia and started his professional hockey journey with his hometown team, Severstal Cherepovets. This was in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) during the 2012–13 season. Soon after, the New York Rangers picked him in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Even though he was drafted, Pavel decided to stay in Russia for a few more years.
In his last KHL season, he moved to SKA Saint Petersburg. After that, he came to the United States to join the NHL. He made his NHL debut with the Rangers in the 2016–17 season. He played on their top line with stars like Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider. Pavel played for the Rangers for five seasons. Then, he was traded to the St. Louis Blues in 2021.
Pavel has also proudly played for his home country, Russia, in many international tournaments. He won a gold medal at the 2011 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. He also earned medals at the 2014 and 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
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Early Life
Pavel Buchnevich was born on April 17, 1995, in Cherepovets, Russia. He comes from a family that loves sports. His mother, Yelena Razumova, was a competitive skier. His father, Andrey, is a youth soccer coach.
Playing Career
Professional Hockey Beginnings
Pavel started his career playing for Almaz Cherepovets in the Junior Hockey League. He scored 40 goals and made 70 assists in 102 games. Even after an injury in the 2011–12 season, Pavel signed a three-year contract. This allowed him to play for his hometown professional team, Severstal Cherepovets, in the KHL.
During this time, the NHL Central Scouting Bureau ranked him as one of the top international skaters. He split his time between Almaz and Severstal, scoring 23 points in 24 games.
Drafted by the Rangers
After his first KHL season, the New York Rangers drafted Pavel. He was the 75th player picked overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. However, Pavel felt he wasn't ready for North America yet. So, he chose to stay in the KHL.
He had a great season in 2013–14, scoring 13 goals and 17 assists in 48 games. His assist total was one of the highest for a KHL player under 20 years old. In his final KHL season, he was traded to SKA Saint Petersburg. He had 29 points in 40 games before the trade.
NHL Career
New York Rangers Years
On May 13, 2016, Pavel signed a three-year contract with the New York Rangers. He joined their training camps to get ready for the NHL. He even asked to live with an English-speaking family to learn the language better.
Pavel made the Rangers' team for the 2016–17 NHL season. He played on the first line with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider. In his very first NHL game on October 13, 2016, he got his first point, an assist. He scored his first NHL goal on November 5.
During his first season, Pavel missed some games due to back problems. He also spent a short time playing for the Hartford Wolf Pack to get back in shape. When he returned, he quickly started scoring points. The Rangers made the playoffs that year, and Pavel helped them win key games.
In the next few seasons, Pavel continued to improve. He scored a career-high 32 points in 50 games during the 2018–19 season. He also became one of the best Rangers forwards at creating scoring chances. In 2019, he signed a new two-year contract with the Rangers.
The 2019–20 season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the pause, Pavel set new career highs in points and assists. He often played on the Rangers' top line with Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad. He finished the season with 46 points.
In the 2020–21 season, Pavel had a big moment. On April 17, 2021, he scored his first NHL hat-trick (three goals in one game) against the New Jersey Devils. He finished that season with a career-high 48 points in just 54 games.
St. Louis Blues Years
On July 23, 2021, the Rangers traded Pavel to the St. Louis Blues. In return, the Rangers received Samuel Blais and a draft pick. A few days later, Pavel signed a four-year contract with the Blues.
Pavel quickly made an impact with the Blues. He helped them start the 2021–22 season without a loss. By March 2022, he was one of the top scorers on the team. He scored his 99th and 100th career NHL goals in a game against the Carolina Hurricanes.
International Play
| Medal record | ||
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| Representing Russia |
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| World Junior Championships | ||
| Bronze | 2014 Sweden | |
| Silver | 2015 Canada | |
| World U17 Challenge | ||
| Gold | 2011 Russia | |
Pavel has played for Russia many times in international hockey tournaments. He first played for his country at the 2011 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where he won a gold medal.
He also played in the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. Then, he competed in the 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships. After that, Pavel helped Russia win a bronze medal at the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. The next year, he won a silver medal at the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
In 2018, Pavel played for the senior Russian team at the Ice Hockey World Championships. He scored his first World Championship goal in a 7–0 win against France. He finished the tournament with one goal and three assists.
Career Statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2011–12 | Almaz Cherepovets | MHL | 45 | 15 | 29 | 44 | 55 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | ||
| 2012–13 | Almaz Cherepovets | MHL | 24 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | ||
| 2012–13 | Severstal Cherepovets | KHL | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14 | Almaz Cherepovets | MHL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 12 | ||
| 2013–14 | Severstal Cherepovets | KHL | 40 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | Severstal Cherepovets | KHL | 48 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | Almaz Cherepovets | MHL | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 32 | ||
| 2015–16 | Severstal Cherepovets | KHL | 40 | 12 | 17 | 29 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | SKA Saint Petersburg | KHL | 18 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 29 | ||
| 2016–17 | New York Rangers | NHL | 41 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2016–17 | Hartford Wolf Pack | AHL | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | New York Rangers | NHL | 74 | 14 | 29 | 43 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | New York Rangers | NHL | 64 | 21 | 17 | 38 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | New York Rangers | NHL | 68 | 16 | 30 | 46 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
| 2020–21 | New York Rangers | NHL | 54 | 20 | 28 | 48 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 73 | 30 | 46 | 76 | 34 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 6 | ||
| 2022–23 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 63 | 26 | 41 | 67 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 80 | 27 | 36 | 63 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| KHL totals | 158 | 37 | 50 | 87 | 52 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 29 | ||||
| NHL totals | 517 | 162 | 239 | 401 | 230 | 20 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 12 | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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| 2011 | Russia | U17 |  |
5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2012 | Russia | IH18 | 5th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2013 | Russia | WJC18 | 4th | 7 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2014 | Russia | WJC |  |
7 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 18 | |
| 2015 | Russia | WJC |  |
7 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2018 | Russia | WC | 6th | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |
| Junior totals | 30 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 22 | ||||
| Senior totals | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | ||||
