Golden Knights trade Pavel Dorofeyev to Rangers on draft night

The Vegas Golden Knights traded right-wing Pavel Dorofeyev to the New York Rangers during the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. In exchange, the Golden Knights received Picks 26 and 92, along with a conditional 2028 first round pick that includes top 10 protections. Dorofeyev is expected to sign a seven-year, $77 million contract with the Rangers, securing his future with the team through 2033. This decision comes after a period of unsuccessful contract negotiations between Dorofeyev and the Golden Knights, who now hold multiple first-round picks, potentially positioning them for further trades, including a rumored interest in acquiring Dylan Larkin from Detroit.

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