Rangers trade for Pavel Dorofeyev, Bruins acquire JJ Peterka at NHL draft

The New York Rangers acquired Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights during the NHL draft on June 28. Dorofeyev, coming off a 12-goal performance in the Stanley Cup Final, was traded for three draft picks, including a conditional first-rounder in 2028. Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins obtained JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth, also involving a draft pick exchange, as teams made significant moves ahead of the upcoming season. Utah’s general manager expressed appreciation for Peterka’s contributions to the team. The draft day was busy with teams reshaping rosters and strategizing for next season, including other trades involving big names like Mason McTavish and Andre Burakovsky.

• 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev from Vegas, Boston gets JJ Peterka from Utah at the NHL draft