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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) - San Antonio News
· 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 Alamo Heights News
For Alamo Heights residents who follow the NHL, the recent trades may have implications for the local hockey fanbase. Although none of the teams involved in the trades are based in Texas, the movement of players like Pavel Dorofeyev and JJ Peterka could influence the competitive landscape of the league, potentially affecting the performance of the Dallas Stars, the closest NHL team to San Antonio. As the Stars navigate their own offseason moves, fans in Alamo Heights will be watching to see how the reshuffling of talent across the league impacts their favorite team's chances in the upcoming season. The trades also highlight the ongoing effort by teams to retool and rebuild, a process that the Stars have undergone in recent years, making the NHL draft and offseason a fascinating time for local hockey enthusiasts.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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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