The New York Rangers have added a new star forward to their roster.
According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Rangers have acquired forward Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights.
Sportnet’s Elliotte Friedman later added that the Rangers are sending the 26th pick of the 2026 Entry Draft, the 92nd pick of this year’s draft, and their 2028 first-round pick to Vegas in the deal, which is top-10 protected.
New York has been on the hunt for a star top-six winger, and they have now landed just that by bringing in Dorofeyev. The 25-year-old forward just had an excellent season with the Golden Knights, as he recorded 37 goals and 64 points in 82 games. He also had 12 goals and 16 points in 22 playoff games for the Golden Knights this spring.
Dorofeyev will now be a big part of the Rangers’ roster as they continue their retool. The Golden Knights, on the other hand, have traded a star winger who was a pending restricted free agent and due for a significant pay raise that they were unable to afford.
Dorofeyev Will Provide the Rangers’ Forward Group With A Major Boost
After trading Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings during this past season, it was clear that the Rangers needed to bring in a star winger for their first line. By trading for Dorofeyev, they have done just that, as the 25-year-old has blossomed into a very impactful scoring forward in the NHL over the last few seasons.
Dorofeyev cemented himself as an NHL player during the 2023-24 season, as he recorded 13 goals, 11 assists, and 24 points in 47 games. He then followed that up with a major breakout year for the Golden Knights during the 2024-25 season, as he posted 35 goals, 17 assists, and 52 points in 82 games.
However, Dorofeyev hit another new level during this past season with the Golden Knights. The 25-year-old forward recorded new career highs with 37 goals, 27 assists, and 64 points in 82 games. He also had 12 goals and 16 points in 22 playoff games for the Golden Knights this spring.
With numbers like these, Dorofeyev will undoubtedly give the Rangers’ forward a significant boost. He should slot very nicely in their top six and will be one of their most important power play weapons. He thrives on the man advantage, as he scored 20 of his 37 goals this past season on the power play.
Rangers Are Working on Locking Up Dorofeyev to Long-Term Contract Extension
Dorofeyev is a pending RFA, but that should be changing soon. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Rangers are working on signing the star forward to a seven-year contract extension, where he will have an AAV of around $11 million.
This would be a massive payday for Dorofeyev, and it shows just how much faith the Rangers have in him. They are now expecting him to be a major part of their core as they look to get things on track during their retool. When looking at the success he had during his stay with the Golden Knights, he certainly has the potential to be a big difference-maker for the Rangers from here.
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