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Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev from Vegas, Boston gets JJ Peterka from Utah at the NHL draft
By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
Pavel Dorofeyev is heading to the New York Rangers as part of a trade at the NHL draft on Friday night, as they hope the high-scoring winger helps supercharge their retooling effort.The Rangers acquired Dorofeyev from Vegas for the Nos. 26 and 92 picks this year, plus a conditional first-rounder ...
Key takeaway The 25-year-old is coming off scoring 12 goals on the Golden Knights' run to the Stanley Cup Final.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
For hockey fans in the Magnolia area, the NHL draft brought significant changes to teams they may follow. The acquisition of Pavel Dorofeyev by the New York Rangers could impact local interest in the team, as the high-scoring winger's addition may draw more fans to Rangers games. Meanwhile, the Utah Mammoth's trade of JJ Peterka to the Boston Bruins affects a team that had recently played in the area, having been defeated by the Golden Knights on their way to the Stanley Cup Final. As the NHL landscape shifts, Magnolia residents may see changes in the teams they support, with potential implications for local viewing parties and fan engagement. With several other trades occurring on the same day, the NHL's retooling effort is in full swing, and local fans will be watching to see how these moves play out in the upcoming season.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Pavel Dorofeyev is heading to the New York Rangers as part of a trade at the NHL draft on Friday night, as they hope the high-scoring winger helps supercharge their retooling effort.The Rangers acquired Dorofeyev from Vegas for the Nos. 26 and 92 picks this year, plus a conditional first-rounder ...
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