New York Rangers
· 2026-07-01
The New York Rangers signed Pavel Dorofeyev to a seven-year contract, the team announced, bringing in a high-scoring forward to bolster their lineup.
The Rangers acquired Dorofeyev in a trade with Vegas, and he was a pending restricted free agent, so signing him to a long-term deal was a priority.
The 25-year-old forward had career-highs with 37 goals and 64 points last season, and scored 12 goals in the playoffs.
The signing of Dorofeyev is a significant move for the Rangers, who are looking to improve their standing in the Eastern Conference, currently 16th with a 34-39 record.
The team is on a W1 streak, and the addition of Dorofeyev could provide a boost to their offense.
The Rangers will look to integrate Dorofeyev into their lineup, and he is expected to play a key role in their upcoming games.
Dorofeyev's contract is worth an annual salary cap hit of undisclosed amount, but the seven-year term provides stability for the team.
The Rangers are still looking to make moves to improve their roster, but the signing of Dorofeyev is a positive step forward.
And with the NHL free agency opening soon, the Rangers may look to make more moves to bolster their lineup.
But for now, the focus is on Dorofeyev, and what he can bring to the team.
So the Rangers will look to build on their current streak, and make a push for the playoffs.
The team's current standing is a challenge, but with the addition of Dorofeyev, they may be able to turn things around.