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Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Imageshttps://bluelinestation.com/dorofeyev-trade-and-mits-pick-signal-accelerated-rangers-timeline-but-at-what-cost-01kw5gtbdce9Blue Line StationenDorofeyev trade and Šmits pick signal accelerated Rangers timeline but at what cost?Rangers,Drury,nhl,New York,Chris Drury,New York Rangers,Golden Knights,Pavel Dorofeyev,Dorofeyev,Chase Reid,NYR,Rangers draft ,New York Rangers trade,Alberts Smits,Alberts Šmits,NHL trade,Rangers retool 2026-06-27T23:14:47Z2026-06-27T23:14:47Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7535,h_4238,x_0,y_68/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/100/01kw5gw6v0fnda8w15x1.jpgJun 11, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) warms up before game five of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Imageshttps://bluelinestation.com/andre-mondoux-draft-choice-perfectly-embodies-traditional-rangers-defensive-identity-01kw59mysw1sBlue Line StationenAndre Mondoux draft choice perfectly embodies traditional Rangers defensive identityNew York Rangers,nhl draft,Blueshirts2026-06-27T20:01:13Z2026-06-27T20:01:14Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_181/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/100/01kw5ahg6n9nyrtd9e1d.jpgVOORHEES, NEW JERSEY - JULY 01: Andre Mondoux #60 of the Philadelphia Flyers poses for his official headshot for the 2025-2026 season on July 1, 2025 at the Flyers Training Center in Voorhees, New Jersey. 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Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Imageshttps://bluelinestation.com/pavel-dorofeyev-blockbuster-trade-delivers-ultimate-statement-on-rangers-letter-2-0-strategy-01kw3d37vc1pBlue Line StationenPavel Dorofeyev blockbuster trade delivers ultimate statement on Rangers Letter 2.0 strategyNew York Rangers,Pavel Dorofeyev ,Vegas Golden Knights,Chris Drury,Alexis Lafrenière,Gabe Perreault,Mika Zibanejad2026-06-27T12:00:03Z2026-06-27T12:00:03Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6861,h_3859,x_0,y_405/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/100/01kw3d70yjn706f6gcdb.jpgJun 4, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) warms up before a game against the Carolina Hurricanes in game two of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center. 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Ludwig-Imagn Imageshttps://bluelinestation.com/alberts-smits-selection-instantly-alters-future-of-rangers-blue-line-01kw37a4z04bBlue Line StationenAlberts Smits selection instantly alters future of Rangers blue lineAdam Fox,Rangers,New York Rangers,Alberts Šmits2026-06-27T01:58:08Z2026-06-27T01:58:08Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4819,h_2710,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/100/01kw3cmj970fhbrgk74c.jpgJun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Alberts Smits reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected with the fifth pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the New York Rangers at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. 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