Dorofeyev’s $77M Puzzle for Rangers | New York Rangers News

**Corey** (0:00)
It's July 4th, I'm Corey with the story. This is New York Rangers News Today, driven by AI and built for fans. The New York Rangers made a big splash, snagging Pavel Dorofeyev from Vegas on draft day. They didn't just get him, they signed him to a massive seven-year deal worth $77 million.
This kid can flat out score, putting up 37 goals last season. But the real question is, how to get him to do that consistently for the Rangers, especially at even strength? See, Dorofeyev's game is all about his finishing touch. He thrived playing with elite playmakers like Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner in Vegas.
While his numbers were still solid without them, the data shows he really benefited from their ability to control the puck and set him up. The Rangers struggled to generate offense last year, so adding Dorofeyev to their already potent power play is a huge boost, but they need him to produce five on five too. Now, the Rangers' front office and coach Mike Sullivan have some decisions to make about who to put on his line. They don't have Eichel or Marner, but they do have some talented guys.
General Manager Chris Drury mentioned they have players who can get him the puck. One option is to pair him with Mika Zibanejad, maybe with young Gabe Perriot on the other side. Peril's vision and passing could be perfect for Dorofeyev's shot, but that would mean breaking up the Zibanejad-Perot-Lafrenier line that really clicked late last season. Another route is to spread the wealth, putting Dorofeyev with JT Miller. Miller, when healthy, is a proven score who can create space. This could form a dynamic duo, but it depends on Miller staying healthy and effective. They could also try mixing and matching lines during training camp to see what chemistry emerges.