Seravalli: Hurricanes closing in on 1 year deal with Tony DeAngelo

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Carolina must be some place in Russia we must not know about.

 

[Mandar]

First NYR defenseman to score 50 points in a single season since Brian Leetch. That's 20 years!!! 20 Years of the Wade Redden's, Dan Boyles, Keith Yandles, Ryan McDonagh's, Kevin Shattenkirks etc. None of the aformentioned reached 50 points in a NYR sweater. Politics aside, ball busting attitudes aside, that's quite an accomplishment for a guy that was a 5/6 dman with PP time. I appreciate him for that.

Best of luck to the Canes if they get him.

Sure he got all those points…and then the league was suspended for a bit. Then came the bubble playoffs and a few months later, this past season commenced. And what happened?? Well, the Rangers got swept in 3 games….and this player then played the first 6 games of the season that just ended (and then proceeded to do something- no one really knows the story - and got himself removed from the team). Sooo…how did he do in those 9 games? Zero goals….one secondary power play assist….and a minus 12 (not a typo). Hasn’t played since then….

Caveat Emptor Canes……Caveat Emptor.

 

[Maliks PlusMinus]

I expected to dislike Tony in NY.
I thought he would be a 5/6 D at best.

I ended up really liking him. His D is nowhere near as bad as is being made out. He stands up for his teammates, whatever their political persuasion. He is outstanding on the point on the PP (no slap shot at all mind you) and in those games that get very emotional or are rivalry games, he will do SOMETHING be it just play great or if it's all going wrong, at least show his frustration even though most of our players are ready to fold up like a cheap tent. Tries his heart out and is very talented. Prone to explosions of temper leading to double minors, benching and brief spats with teammates.

 

[Lion Hound]

Sure he got all those points…and then the league was suspended for a bit. Then came the bubble playoffs and a few months later, this past season commenced. And what happened?? Well, the Rangers got swept in 3 games….and this player then played the first 6 games of the season that just ended (and then proceeded to do something- no one really knows the story - and got himself removed from the team). Sooo…how did he do in those 9 games? Zero goals….one secondary power play assist….and a minus 12 (not a typo). Hasn’t played since then….

Caveat Emptor Canes……Caveat Emptor.

You say buyer beware, I say good luck Canes and Tony D if indeed the rumors are true. Low risk, huge potential.

 

[RangerBoy]

Tony will be on his best behavior this season. He will help Carolina on the PP. Give him a decent partner to cover for him in his own end.

 

[Marlo Stanfield]

Not a fan of him but I think on a 1-year deal with him knowing his back is against the wall, he'll probably behave himself and play well enough to lock down a 3-4 year deal after this season with someone. Common sense would suggest that much at least.

 

[SJinNewJersey]

I wonder if this is Tony's last chance, or is it a Steve Howe sort of kind of last chance?

 

[New Liskeard]

Lmao the Jerks sign an actual jerk

FWIW, Brian Burke and Gord Miller on TSN in Toronto, did some digging into this kids character with team mates, and the feedback was he was well liked by his team mates. No one said he was a Jerk and a bad team mate. Out spoken, chirped at his coaches and politically outspoken on his views, yes, but he was not seen as a bad team mate nor was he disliked by his teammates. Need to put things in perspective here.

 

[metalan2]

Steal for Carolina. Dude will be lights out for Carolina.

 

[McJedi]

Enough of the political chatter. Keep it to hockey or get kicked from the thread + an infraction.

Figured the Panthers or Yotes would add this guy.

 

[SFKingshomer]

Wow this place is becoming Reddit. Would have liked TDA in LA with his boy Lemieux. Good luck in Carolina!

 

[Wingsfan 4 life]

Makes sense. Deangelo is well versed in post game storm surges.

 

[Sayba]

Tony is an electric offensive defenseman. He is a premier puck carrier, he'll skate it from zone to zone and is an ideal 3vs3 OT defenseman. He will pinch in and score goals from areas you would typically see wingers score from. He is a really fun player to watch and have on your team. I'll be checking out some Carolina games next season. I hope he can put the nonsense behind him and play his game.

 

[Favin]

Does this mean Dougie Hamilton is gone?

 

[Leafshater67]

Watch him put up 55+ this season because he’s going to do it. I can’t wait to steal him late in my fantasy hockey draft

 

[McShogun99]

Analytics over character in Carolina.

 

[Captain97]

Does this mean Dougie Hamilton is gone?

I think so, but definitely not a for sure thing.

 

[bleedgreen]

I think so, but definitely not a for sure thing.

Waddell said they want two guys to run the different pp units and we currently have none. Wouldn’t assume Dougie is out yet.

 

[Harvey Birdman]

It’s a win-win for Carolina. If anything goes sideways in play or off ice, they can be rid of him by waiving him and if it all goes well they get him free and clear on a one year. If he acts a complete ass they can even take the narrative of they tried giving him a route toward redemption and he didn’t take it so now he is gone.

 

[jetsforever]

Swap Hamilton for a cheaper and more problematic version

 

[varano]

He's shit

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Hope he’s matured. Talented hockey player without all the noise.

 

[BigGoalBrad]

Hamilton isn't a great locker room guy either. That is a good young team.

 

[GoldiFox]

Waddell said they want two guys to run the different pp units and we currently have none. Wouldn’t assume Dougie is out yet.

Gardiner is your man

 

[aufheben]

Wow this team literally cannot resist acquire-defenseman=profit’ing