Posted on 01/31/2021 3:21:52 PM PST by ConservativeStatement
There was a surprising name on the NHL waiver wire on Sunday afternoon when the New York Rangers waived defenseman Tony DeAngelo.
Why so surprising? Well, let’s count the ways.
First there is the fact defense is the clear Achilles Heel of this Rangers team, and they aren’t really in a position to potentially be giving away players that could help for nothing. For all of his flaws away from the puck (and there are many), he can be very good — and perhaps even elite — with it. DeAngelo is coming off of a 2019-20 campaign that saw him record more than 50 points and actually receive three Norris Trophy votes.
That alone makes this move surprising.
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He hated Hartford. He was immature and was a spoiled brat!!
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