Phil Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Panarin, more of a distributor and transporter than a shooter, should form a perfect union with Zibanejad, more of a sniper than a dispatcher. The upside of this combination of high-end talents is through the roof. Buchnevich, who has all of the attributes necessary to complement his higher profile linemates, is the X-factor. ?I was proud to see his progress and the way he finished after a tough start,? said Zibanejad, the Rangers? captain-in-waiting. ?I can see that there?s more maturity to his game. I want to help him continue to grow.? Buchnevich recorded nine goals and four assists over his final 17 games to finish at 21 goals and 17 assists for the season, with a 17.6 shooting percentage in 64 games. His compete level and work away from the puck improved dramatically as the year evolved following four healthy scratches through the opening 49 matches. His work earned him a two-year contract worth $3.25 million per season and an assignment on the first line. Artemi. Mika. Pavel. The AMP Line. https://nypost.com/2019/09/14/pavel-buchnevich-is-x-factor-on-rangers-revamped-top-line/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 I can get behind the "AMP" Line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 I said it elsewhere, but giving Buch the first opportunity is good coaching. Things always change and I can't imagine this line sticking together all season, but it's great for Buch's confidence to begin the year there. I'm very much looking forward to these preseason games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 We'd all love to see Buch play up to what we hope is high-output potential. Quinn is certainly giving him a shot! (I was at MSG last night sitting on The Bridge for Brandi Carlyle concert...and I must admit, looking around at the NYR banners and knowing the season is just around the bend got me pretty stoked. LGR!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I said it elsewhere, but giving Buch the first opportunity is good coaching. Things always change and I can't imagine this line sticking together all season, but it's great for Buch's confidence to begin the year there. I'm very much looking forward to these preseason games. Agreed. It also forces Kakko to depose him to get the spot, which I think is plenty fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Would love to see Buch have a breakout season. But I highly doubt it's gonna happen but at least IF it doesn't he can't feel like he wasn't given a great opportunity. He seems way to fragile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Would love to see Buch have a breakout season. But I highly doubt it's gonna happen but at least IF it doesn't he can't feel like he wasn't given a great opportunity. He seems way to fragile. I wouldn't put it past him. He's never really been in a spot to succeed quite like this. If he doesn't, it's probably on him. He was pushing a 50-ish point pace from the TDL onward. It's not like he hasn't got it in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravesy Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I like this move. Imo Buch as a shooter on that line is a very interesting prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 and please someone tell him there is no crying in hockey unless you wear #11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Are we just ignoring the fact that AV did this...in 2016? Are we forgetting KZB? I think it will work better now, because Buch is a better player and there's more depth, but it's not like he's never been put in a position to be productive or it's some new way of thinking baout Buch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long live the King Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 In 2016 Buch was a 21 year old rookie, and Paranin vs. Kreider makes a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Bingo. In 2016 Buch was a 21 year old rookie, and Paranin vs. Kreider makes a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rranger Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 The good news is Quinn has options if it doesn’t work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravesy Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 In 2016 Buch was a 21 year old rookie, and Paranin vs. Kreider makes a huge difference. Plus the current version of Zibanejad >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> that version of Zibanejad. It's just a vastly superior line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Plus the current version of Zibanejad >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> that version of Zibanejad. It's just a vastly superior line. Agreed, huge difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 In 2016 Buch was a 21 year old rookie, and Paranin vs. Kreider makes a huge difference. Of course he'll score more with Panarin... But the point is that he's been tried there before, and it has worked. Until his injury, Buch was pacing like 65 points. Kreider and Zib were both pacing around 70 points until Zib's injury in November, it's not like they weren't productive. Buch has been put in positions to score in his career, playing with the best talent on the team. The difference is that now he's more ready to stick there because he has - presumably - a more complete game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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