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Signing Pavel Buchnevich Long Term Should Be Top Priority for New York Rangers
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Of the New York Rangers who need a new contract, whether they be a free agent or someone entering the final year of their contract, Pavel Buchnevich should be at the top of the list for President and General Manager Chris Drury.
Truthfully he’s No. 1 or No. 2 depending on how realistic you feel it is that Adam Fox will sign a long-term extension based off two seasons when it may be advantageous for him to push for a short deal and then cash in. A new deal for Igor Shesterkin shouldn’t be hard either, as the team can draw on history. Henrik Lundqvist had a two-year ELC, signed a one-year deal at $4.25 million (8.45% of the cap), and then ultimately signed a six-year deal upon expiry. That seems like a fair template to use. Outside of that, Buchnevich is the main priority. And yes, signing Buchnevich to a new deal is more important than si
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The 2021 season is still very young for the National Hockey League. The New Jersey Devils, not expected to make any particular noise, has done fairly well all things considered. They opened up with earning three points out of four out of potential East Division favorite Boston and beating Our Hated Rivals in regulation. It took until the fourth game of the season before they suffered a regulation loss. They rebounded after that loss by shutting out the Islanders 2-0. Considering the team is still without Nico Hischier (injury), Jesper Bratt (visa - now in Coronavirus protocol), Sami Vatanen (visa), and prior to the loss against the Islanders, Mackenzie Blackwood (Coronavirus protocol), going 3-1-1 to start is a pleasant surprise. One of the reasons why it is so pleasant is because of left winger Miles Wood.