Former Detroit Red Wings draft pick Dmitri Buchelnikov announced today that he is staying in the KHL for another year. Last week, the Red Wings traded Buchelnikov, a 2026 first round pick and a 2026 third round pick for Justin Faulk from the St. Louis Blues. Four years ago, the Red Wings selected Buchelnikov with the 52nd pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
This is Buchelnikov's fourth consecutive year he's chosen to stay in Russia post-draft. In 41 games with CKSA Moscava of the KHL, Buchelnikov has 13 goals and 10 assists for 23 points.