The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with forward Pavel Buchnevich on an entry-level contract, the team announced Friday.
While the terms of the deal weren't disclosed, the 21-year-old is expected to arrive in North America in the summer to train ahead of next season, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie.
Pavel Buchnevich's entry-level contract believed to be three years, $925K per (similar to Brady Skjei's) #NYR
— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) May 13, 2016
Buchnevich is coming off his fourth season in the KHL, splitting time between the Severstal Cherepovets and SKA St. Petersburg SKA. He totaled 16 goals and 37 points in 58 games.
Widely considered the Rangers' top prospect, the club drafted Buchnevich 75th overall in 2013.
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