Buchelnikov was traded from SKA St. Petersburg to Vityaz Moscow Region today and has made some Detroit Red Wings fans nervous. SKA is a notorious hockey club in the KHL that have a history of dominating opponents and winning championships. With that being said, the trade has sparked some conversation as hockey enthusiasts are now wondering why SKA decided to trade Buchelnikov to Moscow? Historically, SKA arent the type of of club who trade top players, therefore the concern that Buchelnikov's performance could be in decline.
THIS 2022 second round draft pick player still has two years left to prove his worth in the KHL. Hockey fans need to take a step back and let the natural progression of development take its course. Buchelnikov is an electrifying player with plenty of offensive upside. Sources are speculating that a change of scenery will be beneficial for the young forward to get his game going again.