Ask Gordie Clark, the Rangers Director of Player Personnel, questions about Russian forward Pavel Buchnevich and you will largely receive very measured answers about the player considered to be one of the organization's top prospects.
However it doesn't take long before Clark offers up what he really thinks of the player he helped the Rangers draft with the 75th overall pick in 2013.
"He's a highly intelligent player with a high-end skill set who thrives on high expectations," Clark said of Buchnevich, who signed an entry-level contract with the Rangers last Friday and will play in North America this upcoming season.