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The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Kaedan Korczak from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Parker Wotherspoon, with Pittsburgh retaining 50% of Wotherspoon’s contract; Korczak is signed through 2029-30 at a $3.25 million AAV and has 155 career NHL games, including 3 goals, 13 assists and 16 points last season and 3 assists in 13 playoff games for Vegas.
The New York Rangers swung a draft-night blockbuster, sending three picks (including two first-rounders) and a conditional 2028 first to Vegas for winger Pavel Dorofeyev, then signing him to a seven-year, $11 million AAV extension through 2032-33. Dorofeyev, who led Vegas with 35 and 37 goals in the last two seasons and added 12 goals in 22 playoff games, is viewed as an instant offensive upgrade and a strong two-way contributor who should boost New York’s top six and its power play. The move leaves Vegas cap-relief and a more modest package, and while the Rangers paid a premium, Dorofeyev’s fit with their timeline and upside earned an optimistic A grade, with some risk if the production doesn’t translate fully without Vegas’ setup.}
Rangers pull off a draft-day blockbuster, sending No. 26 and No. 92 picks plus a conditional 2028 first-rounder to Vegas for Pavel Dorofeyev, then signing him to a seven-year, $77 million deal that makes him the Rangers’ top-paid forward outside Shesterkin. Dorofeyev, who had 37 goals last season and 12 playoff goals, is poised to anchor a new-look top line with Mika Zibanejad and either Lafrenière or Perreault, and could influence Vincent Trocheck’s future as New York retools. With eight picks remaining and free agency approaching, more moves could follow.
Vegas Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon traded winger Pavel Dorofeyev to the New York Rangers for three picks (two first-rounders and a 2026 third) and then added two more by trading down, giving Vegas five future selections and salary-cap flexibility. In the same draft, Vegas drafted Finnish defenseman Juho Piiparinen 29th overall and secured additional picks for 2028 and 2026–27. Dorofeyev reportedly signed a seven-year, $11 million-AAV contract with the Rangers after the deal, underscoring Vegas’s ongoing strategy of aggressive acquisition and prudent money management in a salary-cap era.
Rangers land Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights in a draft-night trade that sends Vegas No. 26, No. 92 (third round), and a top-10 protected 2028 first-rounder, and Dorofeyev reportedly agreed to a seven-year extension worth $11 million per year ($77 million total), with finalization pending. The 25-year-old winger had 37 goals and 64 points last season, plus 12 playoff goals, and should bolster New York's top six and power play, while Vegas gains two 2028 first-round picks in the deal.
The New York Rangers pulled off a bold move by acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights, paying three first-round picks (two now and a protected 2028 pick) and signing the winger to a seven-year, $11 million AAV deal. Dorofeyev, a soon-to-be 26-year-old who scored 37 goals last season, is an elite shooter with a quick release and strong power-play presence, but he isn’t a puck-driver or a physical defender, leaving questions about how he fits with the Rangers’ core and top unit. Vegas clears cap space and gains three first-rounders to fuel another Cup run. Grade-wise, Bleacher Report labeled the Rangers a B+ and the Knights an A-.
The New York Rangers acquired Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick (26th overall), a 2026 third-round pick (92nd overall) and a 2028 conditional first-round pick. Dorofeyev, 25, had a breakout 2025-26 season with 64 points (37 goals, 27 assists) in 82 regular-season games and 16 points in 22 playoff games; across five NHL seasons he has 92 goals and 57 assists for 149 points in 231 games, all with Vegas, plus extensive AHL and prior KHL experience.
Pavel Dorofeyev was traded from the Vegas Golden Knights to the New York Rangers in exchange for the No. 26 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, a 2026 third-round pick (No. 92), and a conditional first-round pick in 2028. The 25-year-old forward set career highs this season with 37 goals, 27 assists and 64 points in 82 games, plus 16 points in 22 playoff games as Vegas reached the Cup Final; NYR, meanwhile, missed the playoffs and had Alberts Smits selected at No. 5 in the 2026 draft.
The Vegas Golden Knights appointed former AHL head coach Ryan Craig as their next head coach, replacing John Tortorella after the 2026 Stanley Cup Final loss. Craig, who has spent his career within the Golden Knights organization and most recently led the Henderson Silver Knights, will aim to leverage his familiarity with the organization to guide Vegas back to playoff and Cup contention amid offseason turnover and expiring contracts for core players.
Vegas Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon named Ryan Craig the team’s head coach, making him the fifth coach in franchise history. The 44-year-old former VGK assistant and Henderson Silver Knights head coach led the AHL club to franchise-record wins and a Calder Cup Playoffs appearance, after six seasons on Vegas’ staff; he also played eight NHL seasons.
John Tortorella will not be returning as head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights after helping the team reach the Stanley Cup Final, a short but impactful stint that began in March to provide an immediate boost. Vegas, which lost the Final to the Hurricanes in six games, praised Tortorella’s leadership while noting his departure at season's end; no replacement was announced, though AHL coach Ryan Craig was among those linked to the gig.
The Vegas Golden Knights announced that John Tortorella will not return as head coach after guiding the team to the Stanley Cup Final on an interim basis, with GM Kelly McCrimmon thanking him for his leadership and signaling a search for a new coach, potentially promoting from within (e.g., Henderson Silver Knights coach Ryan Craig).
John Tortorella will not return as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights next season after taking over in March and guiding Vegas to the Stanley Cup Final, where they fell to the Hurricanes in six games. GM Kelly McCrimmon praised his impact and leadership, while Tortorella left the door open for the future as Vegas joins Edmonton and Toronto as teams without a coach.
Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon announced that John Tortorella will not return to the Knights’ coaching staff after the 2025-26 season, thanking him for his leadership since joining in March and noting his experience helped guide Vegas to the Stanley Cup Final.
The Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup with a 3-0 Game 6 victory at T-Mobile Arena, completing a 4-2 series win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Taylor Hall opened the scoring for Carolina, followed by a second goal from Jackson Blake, and an empty-netter from Nikolaj Ehlers sealed the win. Vegas peppered Carter Hart with 22 shots, but he stopped 20, as attendance reached 18,354.