A hot topic this summer is Pavel Buchnevich’s future in New York. A restricted free agent coming off a superb season, Buchnevich has cemented himself in the top-six of the Rangers. Any unfounded concerns about his “compete level” or his “willingness to jump into dirty areas” have been dismissed and disproved. For the Rangers, Buchnevich’s future in New York is all about team direction, Buchnevich’s salary demands, and any trade offers that might come up.
Buchnevich is a bonafide top-six winger. His impacts both on the score sheet and in all three zones are unquestioned at this point in his career.