New York Rangers bolstered their offense Friday by acquiring 25‑year‑old winger Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights. The deal, revealed by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman during the Buffalo draft, sent Vegas the Rangers’ 2028 first‑round pick (top‑10 protected) plus the 26th and 92nd selections in this year’s draft. Dorofeyev led Vegas with 37 goals and 27 assists last season.

Rangers quickly secured Dorofeyev on a seven‑year contract worth $11 million per season, according to sources. He became a restricted free agent after posting 37 goals in 82 games and adding 12 goals in the postseason, despite a slump in the final eight playoff matches. The acquisition addresses New York’s 23rd‑ranked goal output of 2.87 per game last season.

By landing the league’s former top scorer, the Rangers aim to climb out of the Eastern Conference’s lower tier and give veteran captain Chris Kreider a reliable wing partner. Vegas, meanwhile, recoups future assets while resetting its salary cap after a costly Cup Final run. The trade reshapes both clubs’ strategies as the 2026‑27 season approaches. Both teams hope the move pays immediate dividends.