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The New York Rangers will be starting up the 2026-27 campaign very soon, and the team will be hoping to be much improved. In order for them to accomplish that, they will need one of their new additions to live up to expectations. This summer, there were few teams in the league that were more active than the Rangers in trying to improve.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 10

2026-27 Vegas Golden Knights Season Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights enter the 2026–27 season saying goodbye to their leading goal scorer last year, Pavel Dorofeyev. They are hoping Victor Olofsson will replace some of that scoring, but he obviously won’t totally replace him.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 9

Potential landing spots for former Ducks forward Chris Kreider

There is expected to be a market for Kreider when he passes waivers and becomes a free agent. So let's take a look at four teams that could be a good fit for him this season.

Ducks' Leo Carlsson gives wild comment about team waiving Kreider

Zach Werenski's latest comments on his future should excite Blue Jackets fans

Dylan Larkin's trade request 'sucks,' but Alex DeBrincat still has his back

Flyers share first look of new arena that's set to open in 2030

Barry Melrose was one of NHL's biggest personalities, and one of its biggest advocates

Macklin Celebrini News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 29

Pavel Dorofeyev Predicted for Strong First NY Rangers Season

This offseason, one of the biggest goals that the New York Rangers had was to acquire a top-six forward. They wasted no time checking that off their to-do list.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 28

Examining Which NY Rangers Center Is Best Fit Next to Pavel Dorofeyev

Pavel Dorofeyev was signed to a seven-year contract with the New York Rangers in late June after being traded away from the Vegas Golden Knights following seeing action in 82 games for Vegas in 2025-26.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 26

NY Rangers Correctly Receive Strong Grade for Long-Term Signing of Pavel Dorofeyev

The New York Rangers are getting set for the start of training camp soon, and expectations will be higher for the franchise this coming season. It was not a good campaign for the Rangers last year, and the goal of the summer was to improve.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 19

NY Rangers Will Rely on Pavel Dorofeyev To Improve Efficiency in Key Area

The New York Rangers struggled mightily to put the puck in the back of the net during the 2025-26 season, finishing with 235 goals scored, which was 23rd in the league.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 13

Rangers just made another failed season far more expensive

The New York Rangers did not spend the offseason behaving like a team willing to wait. Chris Drury changed the roster, surrendered valuable draft capital and placed another bet on a quick return to contention.

NHL unveils full preseason schedule

Canadiens weighing sign-and-trade options for two star players

Five best bargain options available in NHL free agency

Ranking the Western Conference's biggest losers this summer

Ranking the Eastern Conference's biggest losers this summer

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 27

Three NHL teams that have improved the most this offseason

We are one month into the NHL offseason, and most teams have made some sort of major change by now. It's either been more to help them win now, try to start a rebuild, or just marginally improve themselves on the edges.

RFA Cole Sillinger signs three-year deal with Blue Jackets

Ryan Reaves eyeing another NHL season

Hurricanes could turn Alexander Nikishin into next blockbuster trade

John Tortorella: ' I want to coach'

Five biggest unresolved storylines of the 2026 NHL offseason

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Grading Rangers’ Extension for Newly Acquired Pavel Dorofeyev

The New York Rangers made an impressive splash in the trade market, acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for three draft picks.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Field Level Media / July 1

After trade, Rangers sign F Pavel Dorofeyev to 7-year, $77M deal

The New York Rangers locked up new forward Pavel Dorofeyev with a seven-year contract worth $77 million on Tuesday. The Rangers acquired the Russian from the Vegas Golden Knights for three draft picks last Friday as the 2026 NHL Draft was getting underway.

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL Trade Talk / June 28

Golden Knights Explain Dorofeyev Trade, Now How Do They Replace Him?

The Golden Knights acquired the 26th-overall & 92nd-overall picks in the 2026 NHL Draft as well as a 2028 first-round selection from the New York Rangers in exchange for forward Pavel Dorofeyev on Friday.

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The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27

Winners, losers from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft

The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft is in the books. From major trades to compelling picks, let's take a look at the winners and losers from the night.

Maple Leafs made the right choice by taking Gavin McKenna No. 1 overall

Senators' Jaxon Cover becomes first player drafted from Cayman Islands

Canucks select the head coach's son No. 3 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

Caleb, Manny Malhotra speak out after the Canucks drafted Caleb No. 3 overall

2026 NHL Draft: Top 30 players remaining heading into Day 2

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27

NHL trade grades: Three stars get moved on busy day

NHL trade grades: JJ Peterka, Pavel Dorofeyev, Mason McTavish get moved on busy day

The NHL Draft is typically a huge time for trades, and it lived up to that reputation in the early part of Friday's first round.

Mammoth trade JJ Peterka: Instant analysis and reaction

Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev in surprise trade

Ducks trade Mason McTavish for multiple first-round picks

Blue Jackets facing crisis as their best players don't seem to want to stay

Jason Robertson rejected $120M offer, nixing blockbuster trade

Panthers' latest trade could make them play like NHL's most hated team

NHL News / Field Level Media / June 26

Rangers land F Pavel Dorofeyev from Golden Knights

The New York Rangers are acquiring forward Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights for multiple draft picks, including their first-rounder in the 2026 NHL Draft that began Friday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Rangers Acquire Pavel Dorofeyev From the Golden Knights

Forward Pavel Dorofeyev has been traded from the Vegas Golden Knights to the New York Rangers. The trade was announced during Round 1 of the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday evening.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev from Golden Knights, sign him to seven-year extension

The New York Rangers acquired forward Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, then signed him to a seven-year contract extension that will pay him $11 million per season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev in surprise trade

The New York Rangers have made a notable addition to their forward group, acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev in a trade.

Jason Robertson reportedly rejected $120M offer from Kraken, nixing blockbuster trade

Can NHL teams turn to restricted free-agent market for relief?

With Alex Tuch off the market, who will be the best player to reach NHL free agency?

The '10-goal Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Rangers To Acquire Pavel Dorofeyev

According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the New York Rangers are finalizing a deal to acquire Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights. Dorofeyev is expected to become a restricted free agent in a few short days with arbitration rights.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 5

John Tortorella doubles down on challenge that backfired

John Tortorella doubles down on controversial challenge that backfired

Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella made a potentially seismic decision late in the third period of Game 2.

Winners, losers from Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes storm back to tie series

Fine print in Bruce Cassidy's contract is why Oilers won't get interview

Dylan Larkin trade request shows how far once-proud Red Wings have fallen

Assessing trade destinations for disgruntled Red Wings center Larkin

Four teams that could land Larkin in a blockbuster trade

Canadiens nearly acquired Matthew Knies at NHL trade deadline

Vegas Golden Knights News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '10-goal Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to score at least 10 goals in one Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Insider suggests Oilers 'max chaos' offer sheet for Pavel Dorofeyev

The Vegas Golden Knights are currently in the Western Conference Final, trying to make a push for their second Stanley Cup in franchise history, and after taking a 1-0 series lead over the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche, it seems they have a real shot of taking down the clear favourites.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 21

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Golden Knights hang on to take Game 1

The NHL's Western Conference Finals began on Wednesday night with the Vegas Golden Knights holding on for a 4-2 Game 1 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

Golden Knights have become the NHL's biggest villains

NHLCA monitoring Vegas' 'unprecedented' denial of Bruce Cassidy interviews

Why added rest could be major advantage for Hurricanes over Canadiens

Buffalo Sabres reward HC Lindy Ruff with contract extension

Rasmus Dahlin had a vulgar reaction to Sabres' Game 7 downfall

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / May 13

Dorofeyev OT winner puts Knights up 3-2

Vegas survived the chaos. Then Pavel Dorofeyev ended it. The Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in overtime Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena, taking a 3-2 lead in their second-round series and moving within one win of the Western Conference Final.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13

Winners, losers from Tuesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Sabres' Zach Benson scores game-winner on his birthday

The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Tuesday night, with the Buffalo Sabres facing the Montreal Canadiens on the road and the Vegas Golden Knights hosting the Anaheim Ducks.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen takes over in net as Sabres even series with comeback

Flyers' Owen Tippett dealt with terrifying ailment during second round

Penguins' Kyle Dubas gives Evgeni Malkin update amid uncertainty

Bruins superstar suspended six games to start 2026-27 season

Blue Jackets star gets lucrative extension

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / October 13

Pavel Dorofeyev rewarded with high honor for flying start

The Vegas Golden Knights might not have had the start to the season they desired with a 1-0-2 record, but forward Pavel Dorofeyev looks to be making the 2025-26 season his breakout campaign.