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Vegas trades Pavel Dorofeyev to New York Rangers for draft picks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 5:08 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Vegas trades Pavel Dorofeyev to New York Rangers for draft picks

Summary

The Vegas Golden Knights traded winger Pavel Dorofeyev to the New York Rangers during the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on June 28. Vegas received two first-round picks and a third-round pick in return. General manager Kelly McCrimmon stated that the decision was largely driven by salary cap constraints, as Dorofeyev is expected to sign a seven-year, $77 million contract with New York. The Golden Knights aim to rebuild their draft capital, having traded away several picks in recent years in pursuit of the Stanley Cup.

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•Dorofeyev was the leading goal scorer for Vegas last season.
•The trade occurred during the NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo.
•Vegas obtained two first-round and one third-round pick.
•McCrimmon emphasized the need for salary cap compliance.
•The trade adds seven draft choices for Vegas in this draft.

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5:08 AMYahoo Sports — Kelly McCrimmon Explains Why Vegas Traded Pavel Dorofeyev

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Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon explained why he traded star winger Pavel Dorofeyev to the New York Rangers.On Friday night at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo, the Golden Knights made a blockbuster trade with the Rangers, sending Dorofeyev to New York for two first-round picks and a third-round pick. The Rangers […] The post Kelly McCrimmon Explains Why Vegas Traded Pavel Dorofeyev appeared first on HEAVY.
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