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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 KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· 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 Terrell Hills News
For San Antonio hockey fans, 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 San Antonio Rampage, should they meet in a tournament or exhibition game. Meanwhile, the New York Rangers' acquisition of Pavel Dorofeyev may influence the team's strategy and player development, potentially leading to more competitive games when they face off against Western Conference teams with Texas ties. As the NHL season approaches, local fans will be watching to see how these trades play out and how they might impact the teams they follow. With several Texas teams having connections to the teams involved in the trades, the upcoming season is shaping up to be an interesting one for San Antonio hockey enthusiasts.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
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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