Pavel Buchnevich’s first few years in the NHL have been interesting, to say the least.
He came over from Russia with a boatload of potential and excitement from a fanbase that hasn’t seen a big-time prospect flourish on Broadway since Chris Kreider’s buzz-filled spring debut. While he impressed right away, it was still a struggle under a coach in Alain Vigneault, who leaned heavily on veterans.
Now, under New York Rangers head coach David Quinn, Buchnevich looks to have found his place in the NHL and looks poised to have a big 2019-20.