The Rangers have officially announced that Pavel Buchnevich has signed his entry-level contract.

Buchnevich, 21, was a third round pick of the Rangers (75th overall) in 2013 and has widely been considered their top prospect.

His cap hit is $925,000 according to Cap Friendly.

He is expected to come to NYC during the summer, and train in North America to get acclimated for next season. (McKenzie)

In 158 regular season KHL games, Buchnevich had 37 goals and 50 assists.

By season:

Severstal 2012-13: 12 games, 1 goal, 1 assist, 14 shots on goal, 5:48 per game. 0 points in 6 playoff games and an average of 3:42 per game with 3 shots on goal.

12 games, 1 goal, 1 assist, 14 shots on goal, 5:48 per game. 0 points in 6 playoff games and an average of 3:42 per game with 3 shots on goal. Severstal 2013-14: 40 games, 7 goals, 11 assists, 93 shots on goal and an average of 12:32 per game.

40 games, 7 goals, 11 assists, 93 shots on goal and an average of 12:32 per game. Severstal 2014-15: 48 games, 13 goals, 17 assists, 113 shots on goal, 16:01 per game

48 games, 13 goals, 17 assists, 113 shots on goal, 16:01 per game Severstal 2015-16 :40 games, 12 goals, 17 assists, 122 shots on goal, 17:56 per game.

:40 games, 12 goals, 17 assists, 122 shots on goal, 17:56 per game. SKA 2015-16: 18 games, 4 goals, 4 assists, 33 shots on goal, 12:16 per game. 14 playoff games, 1 goal, 2 assists, 29 shots on goal in 12:37 per game.

In 71 MHL games (Russian junior league) he had 23 goals and 46 assists in 71 regular season game and 17 goals and 24 assists in 31 playoff games.

In 14 career games at the World Juniors, Buchnevich had 3 goals and 10 assists.

For a lot more on Buchnevich, click HERE.

Adam Rotter: It's exciting to have Buchnevich officially signed and coming over to play in the NHL this season. I have historically always been someone who prefers guys start in the minors and then come up, but I don't see that happening with Buchnevich. He is here to infuse youth and a lot of skill into the Rangers.

Patience will likely be the key with Buchnevich as he adjusts to a new team, league, Country and Continent but he has the ability to step in and help the Rangers. Do I think he will step in and dominate the way his potential dictates that he can? No. Many Russian/European players take some time to adjust, maybe a full year, before starting to really show how good they can be. We saw it with Mats Zuccarello. He showed his talents, was sent up and down and, because of John Tortorella or not, took a couple of years to become the player that he is. A big part of the Rangers present and future is now here, and as noted above, it's very exciting.