Rangers look to maximize Pavel Dorofeyev's impact after trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 4:51 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The New York Rangers acquired Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights on June 26 and signed him to a seven-year, $77 million contract. The 25-year-old winger led Vegas with 37 goals last season. Rangers' coach Mike Sullivan and GM Chris Drury will evaluate how best to integrate Dorofeyev into the lineup, particularly at even strength, where the team struggled last season. Identifying effective linemates will be crucial as training camp approaches.
- •Dorofeyev had 37 goals for Vegas last season
- •Rangers aim to boost offense at even strength
- •Dorofeyev joined Rangers in a draft-day trade
- •Lineup integration strategies are under consideration
- •Team's power play ranked fifth in 2025-26 season
- 4:51 PMYahoo Sports — Examining best lineup fits for Rangers newest star Pavel Dorofeyev
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