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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 / 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 The Piney Point
For hockey fans in the Houston area, the NHL draft trades may seem distant, but they can have a ripple effect on the local sports landscape. The Utah Mammoth's subtraction of JJ Peterka, for instance, could impact the team's performance in potential future matchups against the Houston Aeros, if the Aeros were to be revived or another Houston team were to emerge. Meanwhile, the New York Rangers' acquisition of Pavel Dorofeyev may influence the team's chances in games against the Dallas Stars, a regional rival that Houston fans often follow. As the NHL season approaches, local fans will be watching to see how these trades play out and whether they will have any bearing on the teams they support. The Rangers' retooling effort, in particular, will be of interest, given the team's occasional appearances in Houston for preseason or regular-season games.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / 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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