New York Rangers
Rangers’ DeAngelo Willing to Play in the AHL
Tony DeAngelo of the New York Rangers says he’s willing to play in the AHL just to play again.
Frank Seravalli on Insider Trading reports since there are no takers for defenseman Tony DeAngelo’s contract, the player has said he’s willing to go to the AHL just to get playing again. Because he’s not welcome in Hartford, that would mean a loan from the New York Rangers, something they sound open to facilitating.
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DeAngelo’s season has gone miserably for the skilled-but-polarizing blueliner. Poor play, friction with teammates, and past issues bubbling back up to the surface have made him one of the NHL’s most non-touchable players. Since he carries a $4.8 million cap hit, few teams have any interest in going near him as a gamble that could backfire if given another chance.
This is one of the more polarizing stories in hockey. Some believe DeAngelo is simply being made an example of because of his political affiliations. Others see a real behavioral issue that teams aren’t willing to forgive because he’s had so many instances in which he’s put obstacles up when it comes to his own career advancement.
Is This a Changing Of Attitude?
His desire to play in the AHL may be one of the first times DeAngelo has done something to show he’s willing to take the hard road back to the NHL. It could be argued, instead of just sitting out and getting paid, he wants to show he’s a reliable teammate, a good asset and can earn another opportunity.
We’ll see if another team believes his desire to compete and improve is sincere and whether or not him playing well and getting noticed leads to an NHL club having any interest.
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