Player Discussion Anthony DeAngelo (Mod warning in OP and post 197. READ IT)

[Alluckks]

Nick freakin' Holden put up 34 points with us last year. Give this kid 14-16 minutes a game, 2-3 mins of PP per game, and he'll put up 40 with us.

 

[Alluckks]

Yeah, from my own research, it definitely felt like he has being more of a hothead and letting his temper get the best of him, and this wasn't his regular demeaner.

I'm excited to see where his talent will carry him with the Rangers. He'll see a familiar face in Skjei.

Elaborate? I didn't know that they had spent time together

 

[Mac n Gs]

Elaborate? I didn't know that they had spent time together

They were on the same pairing at the U20s in 14-15

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

If you finally get to the point where you can't deny the NHL players have superior athletic skill, you can always be smarter than the coach.

Anyway, Arizona gave us DeAngelo as a high risk reward instead of flipping us a second or third round pick.

Hopefully he gets his mood in check and sticks.

 

[Irishguy42]

I want DeAngelo to succeed both on and off the ice.

 

[Kendo]

If he gets his poop in a group, he'll be a pretty good player for us. Skjei is already McD junior, and if we land Shattenkirk then Tony Dee can be Shatty junior.

I'm optimistic, as it beats the alternative.

 

[NickyFotiu]

This kid looks like he has really good wheels, good vision and good hands. His shot is not as strong as the rest of his offensive skills. He is a little small for a Dman. We haven't had a young RH puck mover like this guy in a while. I believe Gorton when he says we wanted him.

 

[Kakko]

Three teams in three years thing definitely seems overblown.

Yes, he got run out of Tampa, but it seems he got along just fine in AZ and is exactly what we need. Seems pretty clear this wasn't Arizona dumping the guy, it was the Rangers getting someone they want.

 

[Igor Shestyorkin]

I can very easily see him get Clendo'd or Etem'd, now that I think about it.

Buch was being benched, so anything's possible.

 

[RABBIT]

I can pretty much confirm Arizona was not looking to get rid of him. Chayka has had nothing but good to say about DeAngelo. Even Tippett (who never really vouched for young players at all) stood up for DeAngelo in his rookie season.

He's an outspoken, sometimes overly-passionate kid from Philly. Key word is 'kid.' He will grow out of it. The important part is he is an EXTREMELY exceptional hockey player. He's got some serious wheels and has intense confidence with the puck. You guys are going to love him. I'm still a little upset we lost him, but HOPEFULLY this trade works out for both teams. Either way, you guys will know why you acquired him come training camp.

 

[Alluckks]

Buch was being benched, so anything's possible.

Buch got benched for playing like crap at times, take off the rose glasses

 

[n8]

If the Rangers sign both Smith and Shattenkirk to play the right side then it will look worse for DeAngelo's chances. I don't see it happening. I think the Rangers will try to sign one or the other. Right now though the path is clear. Personally I don't think the Rangers move Stepan for a player they don't plan on using.

I could totally see the Rangers doing that. I mean, Rongos gonna Rongo. If Staal and Holden could be traded, would love to have both Shattenkirk (w/ hometown discount and 6 yrs at MOST) and Smith.

McD-Shattenkirk
Skjei-Smith
Staal-Holden
Bereglazov-DeAngelo

 

[Igor Shestyorkin]

Buch got benched for playing like crap at times, take off the rose glasses

I mean, Vesey had a huge stretch where he was horsecrap and never got benched.

I know Buch had some bad stretches, but at the same time I think some of AV's benchings of him were unjustified.

 

[Fugazy]

I want DeAngelo to succeed both on and off the ice.

I think everyone can get on board with this

 

[TheTakedown]

They were on the same pairing at the U20s in 14-15

Makes a ton of sense. I bet they get some looks together

 

[JayMan82]

They were on the same pairing at the U20s in 14-15

Skjei played in 14 while DeAngelo played in 15 (Skjei was too old).

 

[Thordic]

kid from Philly

From what I've seen, he seems to be a bit of a walking Philly stereotype, and not in a good way.

Not overly worried though, I think he can come around.

 

[LeetchisGod]

From what I've seen, he seems to be a bit of a walking Philly stereotype, and not in a good way.

Not overly worried though, I think he can come around.

I have always felt that It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a documentary.

 

[GregSirico]

Am I the only one who's worried about this kids attitude?

 

[JayMan82]

Am I the only one who's worried about this kids attitude?

One of the very few... Our team needs to get a little spicy, its helped over the years (i.e. Avery, Carcillo, etc). A lot of us think that the Rangers have been a little too 'clean' over the past few years...

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Am I the only one who's worried about this kids attitude?

No.
.

 

[offdacrossbar]

Am I the only one who's worried about this kids attitude?

seems like he's settled down. some kids mature later than others.

i expect him to be a solid citizen here, a good teammate (all indications are that he was just that in AZ) and a key player for us going forward.

his skill are undeniable.

also, remember this, we wanted him. he wasnt a throw in, we wanted him here. this organization did its due diligence with him and they would NOT have made this move unless they felt good about him.

 

[Fugazy]

Am I the only one who's worried about this kids attitude?

Everything I'm hearing says he has been settling down. This team could use some snarl to begin with.

 

[Doctyl]

Buch got benched for playing like crap at times, take off the rose glasses

Staal, Girardi, Holden, Vesey, Hayes, Miller and Glass (when he was dressed) never got benched like Buch did. Buch and Lindberg playing 5 minutes total in that 2OT game was a ****ing joke.

 

[Fugazy]

Staal, Girardi, Holden, Vesey, Hayes, Miller and Glass (when he was dressed) never got benched like Buch did. Buch and Lindberg playing 5 minutes total in that 2OT game was a ****ing joke.

I agree that the consistency with benchings and playing time doesn't really exist at times, especially in the playoffs.