Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev from Golden Knights on draft day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:06 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The New York Rangers completed a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights on June 27, acquiring forward Pavel Dorofeyev. The Rangers sent their No. 26 overall pick, a third-round selection, and a conditional first-rounder in 2028 to Vegas. Dorofeyev, who tallied 37 goals last season, has signed a seven-year, $77 million contract, making him the highest-paid player on the Rangers' roster. This trade is part of a broader restructuring by New York, which also selected defenseman Alberts Smits with the fifth overall pick in the draft. The Rangers may still pursue changes to their roster, potentially including the trade of Vincent Trocheck.
- •Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev for multiple draft picks.
- •Dorofeyev signs a seven-year, $77 million contract.
- •Rangers also selected defenseman Alberts Smits fifth overall.
- •Team may still trade Vincent Trocheck this summer.
- •Dorofeyev replaces Artemi Panarin as top-line impact player.
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