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Rangers Coach Sullivan Promotes Dorofeyev | New York Rangers News

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November 1, 2026

Pavel Dorofeyev has received a promotion to the New York Rangers' top line alongside Mika Zibanejad and Alexis Lafrenière, a strategic decision by coach Mike Sullivan aimed at rejuvenating Dorofeyev's performance.

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Today is October 31st. Alright, big news out of New York. Pavel Dorofeyev just got bumped up to the top line with Mika Zibanejad and Alexis Lafrenière by head coach Mike Sullivan. This move is all about trying to light a fire under Dorofeyev, who's been having a tough time finding his groove this season. Then there's the timing behind this decision.

Sullivan held off on making changes while the top line was productive, but with things slipping lately, he felt it was finally time to give this combo a shot. That's a smart call. Sometimes you gotta shake things up when the momentum fades. On top of that, Dorofeyev's had a rough go so far, scoring just 3 goals in 14 games. He's shown flashes of talent, hitting the post frequently. Sullivan knows he has the skills, but finding that rhythm has been a challenge. Gotta help him get back on track, right? Meanwhile, the defense is staying the same for now.

Sullivan's sticking with veteran pairings like Vladislav Gavrikov and Adam Fox, who've been solid. He's keeping an eye on Sean Dursey and Marcus Pedersen, but he's not ready to make drastic changes just yet. Stability on defense can be a huge factor. So yeah, with Dorofeyev getting this shot, fans will be watching closely to see if it ignites his season. The Rangers need all hands on deck to get things back on track moving forward.

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