ST. LOUIS -- Pavel Buchnevich is his own worst critic. Just check out his comments following a loss against the Winnipeg Jets in November. It's no secret that Buchnevich has had the yips with the puck the past couple games, a couple costly turnovers that led directly to goals. Blues player to watch vs. Islanders: Pavel Buchnevich But the forward is too good a player to be held down for too long. He does have two goals and an assist his past three games, but he's been such a good player for the Blues since his arrival three years ago that to see such careless puck play from a strong two-way forward is out of character. But we see a big chance at a big bounce-back and impactful game from Buchnevich, who can help the Blues (29-24-2) shed a two-game losing skid here against the New York Islanders, who he is quote familiar with from his days with the New York Rangers, on Thursday night. And as of late, Buchnevich's name has been dropped in trade rumors, including those of Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, who listed Buchnevich in his 32 Thoughts [https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1760517438855168107] that the price would be high should the veteran be offered up in trade talks. Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAyODg4NjQ1ODM1NzYwNzA4/img_6513.jpg]
