The New York Rangers drafted a very talented player in the third round of the 2013 NHL draft named Pavel Buchnevich. Even though this particular player was ranked No. 11 out of all international prospects, the good ole' "Russian factor" led to him slipping to 75th overall.
It didn’t matter that he was a fast player with great hands, composure and vision. The fact that Buchnevich was born in Russia was enough to scare off teams from drafting him. However, the Rangers weren't afraid, as they are a franchise known to have an affinity for Russians.
One year has passed since Buchnevich's draft date, and the Rangers are looking very smart that they took a chance on a forward who had already signed a KHL contract. If Buchnevich can live up to his potential, he will join a talented group of Russian Rangers that has included Sergei Zubov, Pavel Bure and Alex Kovalev among others.
It seems like a lot of hype is being generated for this kid, but the progress Buchnevich has made in a calendar year has been remarkable.
On draft day 2013, the skilled Russian stood 6’0” and weighed 157 pounds. ...
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Article written by Tom Urtz Jr.
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