Dorofeyev Trade Shakes NHL Draft

NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Vegas Golden Knights trade high-scoring forward Pavel Dorofeyev to the New York Rangers in a blockbuster deal during draft weekend, sending him to a team hungry for future stars. Dorofeyev, just 25, delivered 37 goals last season and 35+ in two straight years, including a playoff game-winner — now signed a seven-year, $11M deal with New York. Vegas gets a top-26 pick, a third-rounder next year, and a 2028 first-rounder in return — a savvy move to clear cap space without sacrificing future assets. This trade signals big roster reshuffling early in the draft, as teams scramble to build for the…