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New York Rangers’ five most important players to future success

By Justin Starr

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 15: The New York Rangers celebrate their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings at Madison Square Garden on December 15, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 15: The New York Rangers celebrate their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings at Madison Square Garden on December 15, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 09: Pavel Buchnevich
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 09: Pavel Buchnevich /

Pavel Buchnevich

Pavel Buchnevich was drafted by the New York Rangers with the 75th overall pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. This draft pick was traded to the Rangers in the Rick Nash trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Buchnevich is going to be a key component of the Rangers lineup in the years going forward. He debuted in North America last season after playing in the KHL the season before that. As a rookie, Buchnevich played in 41 games and produced eight goals and 12 assists.

Now in his second year as a Ranger, the 22-year-old winger is proving that he belongs in the NHL. In 33 games played this season, he has produced 11 goals and 12 assists and is (usually) playing on the first line for the Rangers.

With Buchnevich being only 22-years-old and having a tremendous season, the Rangers will look for him to step up. The Rangers are hoping that he can be a steady top-line winger for years to come. If he begins to falter, the Rangers future could be in some trouble.

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