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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)
· 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 San Antonio
San Antonio hockey fans may not have a local team to cheer for, but the recent NHL draft trades have implications for the sport's growth in the city. The acquisition of high-scoring wingers like Pavel Dorofeyev by the New York Rangers and JJ Peterka by the Boston Bruins could generate more interest in the sport among San Antonio residents. As the NHL continues to expand its reach, cities without a professional team may see an increase in youth hockey programs and watch parties for out-of-town teams. The trades also demonstrate the league's emphasis on retooling and rebuilding, which could lead to more competitive games and exciting matchups, potentially drawing in new fans from San Antonio. With the NHL's popularity on the rise, it will be interesting to see how the local sports landscape responds to the recent trades and the upcoming season.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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