
Tony DeAngelo News



With DeAngelo entering the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, his status for Tuesday's game is up in the air. DeAngelo could test out of protocol and join the team in Dallas, but for now, consider him doubtful.


DeAngelo's future with the Rangers ended after a reported physical altercation with Alexandar Georgiev in January. He was officially bought out on Saturday and will save the Rangers $4.4M in 2021-22 but cost them $883K in 2022-23.


DeAngelo had a tough game on Thursday and took undisciplined penalties so he will sit in the second game of the season but head coach David Quinn said “he’ll be back in the lineup soon.” Brendan Smith will replace DeAngelo on the Rangers’ blueline and Adam Fox will be on PP1.




DeAngelo missed Friday's practice and head coach David Quinn has listed him as a game-time decision for Saturday's series opener. If DeAngelo can't play, look for Adam Fox or Jacob Trouba to move to the top power-play unit.




DeAngelo emerged as a key part of the Rangers future in 2019, recording 30 points (4G / 26A) in 61 games. The coaching staff was reluctant to use DeAngelo on a nightly basis, scratching him with some regularity, but that should change in 2020. The additions of Jacob Trouba and Adam Fox adds to the competition DeAngelo has for playing time at both 5v5 and on the man-advantage.



DeAngelo went on an extended run without being scratched but will come out of the lineup on Monday. DeAngelo has picked up 11 assists in his last 13 games but is expected to be replaced by Frederik Claesson in Edmonton.

DeAngelo has been a healthy scratch for the last two games but will dress as the seventh defenseman on Monday. DeAngelo, who will replace Cody McLeod in the lineup, has 12 points (4G / 8A) in 32 games this season.

DeAngelo played just 12:51 on Tuesday after leaving briefly with an injury and then receiving 14 PIMS. Frederik Claesson is expected to replace DeAngelo on Thursday.

DeAngelo was in the lineup for the last two games but played just 11:56 TOI on Monday and will be replaced by Fredrik Claesson on Wednesday.
