Dorofeyev was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights with the No. 79 overall pick in the Third Round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, with many experts of the opinion that the 18-year-old should have gone a lot higher.
He was ranked #41 by ISS Hockey, #26 by Future Considerations, #27 by Hockeyprospect.com, #31 by McKeen’s Hockey and #12 by NHL Central Scouting prior to the draft, which points to the fact that Dorofeyev has a high ceiling when it comes to his potential.
The Russian stud stood out to scouts thanks to his sweet release, his sublime puck-handling ability, his treasure chest of skills and his smooth skating ability, in addition to having the knack of being able to produce highlight-reel plays in the toughest of spots.