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Rangers To Acquire Pavel Dorofeyev

The New York Rangers signed Pavel Dorofeyev to a seven-year, $77 million contract after acquiring him from the Vegas Golden Knights. Dorofeyev enters the deal coming off a season where he scored 37 goals. While the Rangers integrate the forward, reports suggest the Edmonton Oilers are targeting a young Rangers forward to strengthen their roster for a Stanley Cup push. This potential move comes as Mike Sullivan faces a limited window to return the Rangers franchise to a championship track.

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Reports emerged that the Edmonton Oilers are eyeing a young New York Rangers forward for a trade.

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  1. Rangers Acquire Pavel Dorofeyev Amid Edmonton Trade Rumors

    The New York Rangers signed Pavel Dorofeyev to a seven-year, $77 million contract after acquiring him from the Vegas Golden Knights. Dorofeyev enters the deal coming off a season where he scored 37 goals. While the Rangers integrate the forward, reports suggest the Edmonton Oilers are targeting a young Rangers forward to strengthen their roster for a Stanley Cup push. This potential move comes as Mike Sullivan faces a limited window to return the Rangers franchise to a championship track.

    Why it matters

    The Rangers are operating under a tight timeline to achieve success. Meanwhile, Edmonton is seeking complementary pieces to support captain Connor McDavid after missing the Stanley Cup Final this spring.

    What is confirmed

    • Pavel Dorofeyev signed a seven-year contract with the New York Rangers worth $77 million.
    • Dorofeyev scored 37 goals last season.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Mike Sullivan and the Rangers face a small window to get the franchise back on track.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation of which Rangers forward the Oilers are targeting
    • Official roster moves by the Edmonton Oilers
    • Performance data for Dorofeyev in his first Rangers games
    Sources used for this update (5)
    1. sports.yahoo.com — How Rangers’ Marcus Pettersson is quietly effective in ‘stealth mode’
    2. sports.yahoo.com — Oilers Trade Rumors: Edmonton Urged to Go After Rangers Forward Who’d Be a ’Perfect Fit’
    3. sports.yahoo.com — Oilers Named Landing Spot For Young Forward From Former Rival Club
    4. heavy.com — Rangers Could Lose Key Forward To Former Western Rival
    5. bolavip.com — Mike Sullivan, NY Rangers reportedly face small window to get franchise back on track
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  2. Rangers Acquire Pavel Dorofeyev from Golden Knights

    The New York Rangers acquired Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights. Dorofeyev signed a seven-year contract with the Rangers worth $77 million. He scored a career-high 37 goals last season.

    What's confirmed:

    • Pavel Dorofeyev was acquired by the New York Rangers from the Vegas Golden Knights.
    • Pavel Dorofeyev signed a seven-year contract with the New York Rangers worth $77 million.
    • Pavel Dorofeyev scored a career-high 37 goals last season.
    • The Vegas Golden Knights signed Pavel Dorofeyev to a one-year contract worth an average annual value of $825,000.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Rangers should not be done making moves yet.
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. NY Rangers Trade Pitch Lands $25 Million Star Winger
    2. Vegas Golden Knights Sign Forward Pavel Dorofeyev to One-Year Contract
    3. Maple Leafs Urged to Acquire Rangers Promising Young Defender
    4. Rangers offseason mailbag, Part 2: Chris Drury’s moves, power play shakeups, glaring holes
    5. Who are highest-paid NHL players for 2026-27 season? See top 50 list
    6. Two Notable Rangers' Defensemen Remain Unsigned
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  3. Rangers Acquire and Sign Forward Pavel Dorofeyev from Golden Knights

    The New York Rangers acquired 25-year-old forward Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights in a draft-day trade. The Rangers subsequently signed the Russian forward to a seven-year contract valued at $77 million. Dorofeyev comes off a season where he scored a career-high 37 goals.

    What's confirmed:

    • The New York Rangers acquired forward Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights.
    • The trade included a 2026 first-round pick (26th overall), a 2026 third-round pick (92nd overall), and a 2028 conditional first-round pick.
    • The 2028 first-round pick is top-10 protected.
    • Dorofeyev is 25 years old.
    • Dorofeyev scored a career-high 37 goals this season.
    • The Rangers signed Dorofeyev to a seven-year contract worth $77 million.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Pavel Dorofeyev scored 12 goals and added four assists for 16 points during the 2026 Stanley Cup Final run.
    Sources used for this update (18)
    1. Rangers To Acquire Pavel Dorofeyev
    2. Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev in trade with Golden Knights
    3. Pavel Dorofeyev Reportedly Traded to Rangers, Golden Knights Get Multiple NHL Draft Picks
    4. Golden Knights Announce Roster Transaction
    5. How Pavel Dorofeyev’s new contract impacts the Golden Knights
    6. Dorofeyev traded to Rangers by Golden Knights
    7. Vegas Golden Knights deal Pavel Dorofeyev to New York Rangers
    8. Rangers Acquire Pavel Dorofeyev in Exchange for 2026 First-Round Draft ...
    9. Dorofeyev traded to Rangers by Golden Knights - NHL.com
    10. Rangers Acquire, Extend Pavel Dorofeyev - Pro Hockey Rumors
    11. What The Pavel Dorofeyev Trade Means For Direction Of Rangers' Retool
    12. Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev from Golden Knights in draft-night ...
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