Rangers Eye Dorofeyev Amid Cap Constraints
The New York Rangers are on the brink of sealing a trade that would bring Pavel Dorofeyev back to the Metropolitan area, according to multiple insiders.
The Golden Knights, constrained by a mere $4.6 million of cap space, will receive a package of draft assets including Dallas’s 2026 first‑round pick (26th overall), Buffalo’s 2026 third‑round pick (92nd overall) and a top‑10 protected 2028 first‑rounder.
The move is driven by the Knights’ need to free up room for a pending extension of defenseman Rasmus Andersson, a player the club has prioritized over any immediate addition of Dorofeyev.
Sources Confirm the Talks
Darren Dreger and Mollie Walker have both reported that Dorofeyev is expected to hit restricted free agency soon, giving the Rangers a narrow window to negotiate terms before the market shifts.
If the deal closes, it will reshape the Rangers’ forward depth and add a young Russian scorer who has shown flashes of offensive upside in the AHL, while the Knights continue to juggle a roster that is already feeling the pressure of limited flexibility.