Pavel Dorofeyev signs seven-year contract with New York Rangers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 7:18 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Pavel Dorofeyev, a 25-year-old forward, has been acquired by the New York Rangers and signed a seven-year, $77 million contract. Dorofeyev was traded from the Vegas Golden Knights, where he led the team with 37 goals in the previous season and contributed significantly to their postseason run. The Rangers are aiming to enhance their offense after finishing last in the Eastern Conference, largely due to scoring difficulties. Dorofeyev expressed excitement about joining the Rangers and contributing to the team as they look to improve for the upcoming season.
- •Dorofeyev joins the Rangers after a trade with Vegas.
- •He scored 37 goals and 12 postseason goals last season.
- •The Rangers struggled offensively, finishing last in the Eastern Conference.
- •Dorofeyev acknowledges the pressure of playing in New York.
- •He has prior familiarity with the New York area and current Rangers players.
- 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers newest star embracing pressure in New York: ‘kind of a privilege’
"Pavel Dorofeyev is 25 years old, a proven producer in the NHL recently acquired by the goal-starved New York Rangers […]
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