Player Discussion Pavel Buchnevich: Part VI

[UnSandvich]

Am big on Buch this season as it seems he's showed improvement each of the last few years (although I was hoping for a bigger break out last year).

Just wonder how this plays out if he's on a short leash and the wealth of forwards battling for ice time.

I don't think he will be. I think that unless Kakko truly shows this season that he's the guy from the play-in, not the regular season, Buchnevich is the team's best RW by a significant margin. Regardless of whether Quinn forces Kreider out of position and onto his off-wing.

 

[Mikos87]

That was a 3-5 shot game for Buch. See what happens?

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

If Buch carries his solid camp play and start throughout this season his value will increase exponentially for the Rangers.

This is a very good thing whether he is signed or dealt.

RFA, Arb eligible. His game has gotten tougher and he has developed much more maturity and professionalism, and he's only 26 in April. His game has really grown on me and its what this team needs more of to compete in the playoffs.

What to do, what to do...

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

If Buch carries his solid camp play and start throughout this season his value will increase exponentially for the Rangers.

This is a very good thing whether he is signed or dealt.

RFA, Arb eligible. His game has gotten tougher and he has developed much more maturity and professionalism, and he's only 26 in April. His game has really grown on me and its what this team needs more of to compete in the playoffs.

What to do, what to do...

It really is becoming a conundrum.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

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OP was right.

 

[True Blue]

It really is becoming a conundrum.

I still beleieve that the situation has a few years to fully unfold. No decision needs to be made this year. In many ways, management can sit back and see how and if some players take steps forward.

 

[Hi ImHFNYR]

enjoyed reading this

One thing I wonder, is it possible that to get those stats, maybe you had to play a different way back then. Different rules, play styles, etc.

So like you can have all those stats line up with Savard but bc you are in a very different league now you don't actually have the kinds of production/career Savard did while getting those advanced stats.

I've always liked Buch and thought the trading him talk was really silly btw. Plus he's a ranger so obv I'd love to see him make that jump. Just something that popped into my head

 

[GoAwayGiannone]

Can't help but start to wonder if Buch is one of those super late bloomers and has his coming out party this season and drops 70-80 like its easy. That would certainly make already tough decisions even tougher.

 

[aufheben]

One thing I wonder, is it possible that to get those stats, maybe you had to play a different way back then. Different rules, play styles, etc.

So like you can have all those stats line up with Savard but bc you are in a very different league now you don't actually have the kinds of production/career Savard did while getting those advanced stats.

I've always liked Buch and thought the trading him talk was really silly btw. Plus he's a ranger so obv I'd love to see him make that jump. Just something that popped into my head

I’m assuming it accounts for eras when looking at production. I don’t think it has anything to do with style.

 

[NYRFANMANI]

U no we haf to keep Buchy. Is not even question.

Weak attempt at Russian accent aside, I think there couldn't be more heartbreak, than dealing Buchnevich. Like setting us back years.

I'm a strong believer in team chemistry, that it can make or break a team and KZB is it. It is what is left from the old core, it's the identity of the team atm.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Can't help but start to wonder if Buch is one of those super late bloomers and has his coming out party this season and drops 70-80 like its easy. That would certainly make already tough decisions even tougher.

if he starts to drop 70-80 it makes the decision of whether or not to keep him pretty easy.

 

[True Blue]

if he starts to drop 70-80 it makes the decision of whether or not to keep him pretty easy.

Yeah, at that point the decision sort of makes itself.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Can't help but start to wonder if Buch is one of those super late bloomers and has his coming out party this season and drops 70-80 like its easy. That would certainly make already tough decisions even tougher.

Kakko may be on the same trajectory. He will be Buch's age in 6 years. Which would help the Rangers cap outlook if he was.

 

[kovazub94]

Can't help but start to wonder if Buch is one of those super late bloomers and has his coming out party this season and drops 70-80 like its easy. That would certainly make already tough decisions even tougher.

Buchnevich's development has been very on line in general - this is his 5th season - and his prime level started last year minus no puck luck December 2019.

 

[GoAwayGiannone]

if he starts to drop 70-80 it makes the decision of whether or not to keep him pretty easy.

I just meant more along the lines of line up problems, for when Kakko starts to get better and needs more minutes. It would be a good problem to have though.

 

[Crease]

We’re at the point where we’re hoping Kravtsov develops into a Buchnevich.

 

[Captain Monglobster]

So far hes been decisive and shooting the puck. I like it. Also rounding out his game with more physical and defensive play.

If he ends up as part of a trade or signs long term, it will be a win win if he keeps it up.

 

[aufheben]

Don’t show this to Buch’s agent.

 

[LokiDog]

Pavel Buchnevich

Translate: American

Paul Buckner

 

[UnSandvich]

Don’t show this to Buch’s agent.

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90th percentile on the PK? I get that it's small sample size, but damn

 

[JCProdigy]

Pavel Buchnevich

Translate: American

Paul Buckner

Are you saying he's gonna have a damn good career only to have it ruined and be remembered for the one instance in gm 6 of the SC final, tied 2-2, less than a minute left, where, back on D, he lets a slow moving puck through his legs and it somehow end up in the back of the net!?!?

Don't wish that evil on us Ricky Bobby.

 

[GAGLine]

Are you saying he's gonna have a damn good career only to have it ruined and be remembered for the one instance in gm 6 of the SC final, tied 2-2, less than a minute left, where, back on D, he lets a slow moving puck through his legs and it somehow end up in the back of the net!?!?

Don't wish that evil on us Ricky Bobby.

Wrong Buckner.

 

[JCProdigy]

Wrong Buckner.

 

[NJRangers35]

Surprised no one has posted in this thread in over a month. Been very pleased with his play this year. Question is he a part of the future/core of this team. We already are very winger heavy with panarin/Kreider/kakko/laf/kravtsov. Do they try to lock him up long term, sign him to another 2 year deal or look to trade him? It’s going to be a tough decision.

 

[will1066]

Pavel Buchnevich

Translate: American

Paul Buckner

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