Rangers Made Their Move With Dorofeyev - But It's Still Not Enough

New York finally addressed a glaring need by acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev, a move that signals the front office understands what's been holding this team back. The trade represents genuine progress in the Rangers' rebuild, yet even with this addition, the math still doesn't work for a playoff push in 2026-27. There's a gap between taking a step forward and actually getting back to October hockey that matters, and the Rangers are learning that lesson the hard way.