Rangers acquire forward Pavel Dorofeyev from Golden Knights
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:43 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The New York Rangers traded for Pavel Dorofeyev, the leading goal scorer for the Vegas Golden Knights last season, on June 26. Dorofeyev, 25, who is a restricted free agent, will be signing a new seven-year, $11 million contract with the Rangers. In return, the Golden Knights received the 26th and 92nd overall picks in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, as well as a conditional pick in the 2028 Draft. This trade marks a significant move for the Golden Knights, who continue to modify their roster after a recent Stanley Cup Final appearance and highlights their strategy to acquire future assets. Dorofeyev scored 12 goals during the recent playoffs, establishing himself as a top scorer.
- •Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev from Golden Knights on June 26.
- •Dorofeyev led the Golden Knights in goals last season.
- •Golden Knights received multiple draft picks in the trade.
- •Dorofeyev signed a new seven-year, $11 million contract.
- •The deal reflects the Golden Knights' ongoing roster adjustments.
- 1:16 AMESPN NHL — Rangers land RFA Dorofeyev from Golden Knights
- 12:09 AMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Golden Knights Trade Two-Time Leading Goalscorer Pavel Dorofeyev to Rangers
- 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Pavel Dorofeyev trade grades: Who won the Rangers and Golden Knights deal?
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers Acquire Pavel Dorofeyev From Golden Knights
"The Rangers added some scoring punch up front on Friday night, acquiring forward Pavel Dorofeyev, 25, the Vegas Golden Knights' leading goal scorer from last season, who is a restricted free agent, and will command a new contract from New York.
"The New York Rangers have acquired Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for the 26th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, a 2026 third-round pick (92 overall), and a 2028 top-10 protected first-round pick.
"The Vegas Golden Knights never shy away from making bold, aggressive moves. And after coming up just short in the Stanley Cup Final, they were bound to take a swing.
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External links- ESPN NHLJun 27, 2026, 1:16 AMRangers land RFA Dorofeyev from Golden Knights
The Rangers added some scoring punch up front on Friday night, acquiring forward Pavel Dorofeyev, 25, the Vegas Golden Knights' leading goal scorer from last season, who is a restricted free agent, and will command a new contract from New York.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 12:09 AMBREAKING: Golden Knights Trade Two-Time Leading Goalscorer Pavel Dorofeyev to Rangers
The Vegas Golden Knights never shy away from making bold, aggressive moves. And after coming up just short in the Stanley Cup Final, they were bound to take a swing.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 12:05 AMPavel Dorofeyev trade grades: Who won the Rangers and Golden Knights deal?
After a stellar playoff showing for the Golden Knights, Pavel Dorofeyev is headed to the Rangers in a surprising trade.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 11:57 PMRangers Acquire Pavel Dorofeyev From Golden Knights
The New York Rangers have acquired Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for the 26th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, a 2026 third-round pick (92 overall), and a 2028 top-10 protected first-round pick.
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