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Why Pavel Buchnevich’s success could mean trading Kakko or Kravtsov

Jan 16, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers right wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) reacts after a scoring a goal against New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Bennett /POOL PHOTOS-USA TODAY Sports

If you look into your New York Rangers crystal ball, you will see Jeff Gorton pulling the trigger on a deal for a bona fide first line center. He will try to get someone like Jack Eichel, Aleksander Barkov, Dylan Larkin or Elias Pettersson. It will be expensive and the Rangers will have to give up quality to get quality.