Anthony DeAngelo is an American professional ice hockey player who currently defends for the Carolina Hurricanes (NHL). He has also played for the Arizona Coyotes, New York Rangers, and the Philadelphia Flyers.
October 24, 1995: Birth of Tony DeAngelo
Tony DeAngelo was born on October 24, 1995.
2008: DeAngelo Competes in Quebec Pee-Wee Tournament
In 2008, DeAngelo participated in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Philadelphia Flyers' minor hockey affiliate.
2010: DeAngelo Joins Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
DeAngelo joined the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders of the USHL, becoming the youngest player in the league's history.
January 2011: DeAngelo Suffers Knee Injury
DeAngelo's season with the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders was cut short in January 2011 due to a broken patella.
2011: DeAngelo Drafted by Sarnia Sting
In 2011, DeAngelo was drafted by the Sarnia Sting in the OHL Priority Selection Draft.
2011: DeAngelo Joins Sarnia Sting
DeAngelo chose to sign with the Sarnia Sting in 2011 for a faster career progression.
2012: DeAngelo's Sophomore Season with Sarnia
DeAngelo had a strong sophomore season with Sarnia in 2012-13, significantly improving his point totals.
2012: Represented the United States at the U18 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament
In 2012, DeAngelo represented the United States at the under-18 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, showcasing his skills on an international level. He contributed three assists in the final game against Slovakia.
2013: DeAngelo's On-Ice Behavior Leads to Suspensions
DeAngelo faced multiple suspensions in the 2013-14 season due to violations of the league's Abuse/Diversity policy and abuse of an official.
January 31, 2014: DeAngelo Removed from Game Against Guelph Storm
DeAngelo was removed from a game against the Guelph Storm on January 31, 2014.
June 27, 2014: Tampa Bay Lightning Drafts DeAngelo
On June 27, 2014, the Tampa Bay Lightning drafted DeAngelo in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft.
December 2, 2014: DeAngelo Signs with Tampa Bay Lightning
DeAngelo signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on December 2, 2014.
2014: DeAngelo Named CHL Defenceman of the Year
DeAngelo was named the CHL Defenceman of the Year for the 2014-15 season.
2014: DeAngelo Drafted by Tampa Bay Lightning
DeAngelo was drafted 19th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
January 7, 2015: DeAngelo Traded to Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
On January 7, 2015, DeAngelo was traded to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds.
2015: DeAngelo Assigned to Syracuse Crunch
DeAngelo was assigned to the Syracuse Crunch, the Tampa Bay Lightning's AHL affiliate, for the 2015-16 season.
2015: Selected for US Junior Team at World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
DeAngelo was chosen as one of 22 players to represent the United States at the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He scored two goals in the tournament.
2015: DeAngelo Wins Top OHL Defenseman Award
In 2015, DeAngelo won the Max Kaminsky Trophy, awarded to the OHL's Most Outstanding Defenseman of the Year.
June 25, 2016: DeAngelo Traded to Arizona Coyotes
The Tampa Bay Lightning traded DeAngelo to the Arizona Coyotes on June 25, 2016.
November 8, 2016: DeAngelo Scores First NHL Goal
DeAngelo scored his first NHL goal in his debut game on November 8, 2016, playing for the Arizona Coyotes against the Colorado Avalanche.
2016: DeAngelo Makes NHL Debut
DeAngelo made his NHL debut with the Arizona Coyotes in 2016.
January 1, 2017: DeAngelo Suspended for Physical Assault
On January 1, 2017, DeAngelo received a three-game suspension for physically assaulting a referee during a game against the Calgary Flames.
June 23, 2017: Traded to New York Rangers
On June 23, 2017, Tony DeAngelo was traded to the New York Rangers along with the seventh overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft. The Coyotes received Derek Stepan and Antti Raanta in return.
2017: DeAngelo Traded to New York Rangers
The Arizona Coyotes traded DeAngelo to the New York Rangers in 2017.
January 2018: Recalled to Rangers Due to Injury
In January 2018, DeAngelo was called back up to the Rangers to replace Kevin Shattenkirk, who had suffered a knee injury.
2018: Participated in Checking for Charity Tournament
Demonstrating his commitment to giving back, DeAngelo participated in the Checking for Charity tournament in 2018, choosing to support the Wounded Warrior Project.
2018: Improved Performance and Maturity on the Ice
During the 2018-2019 season, DeAngelo showed improvement in his on-ice performance and maturity. Despite leading the team in penalty minutes, he displayed more discretion in his aggressive behavior. He credited coach David Quinn's guidance for his development. However, he also faced consequences for his actions, including being benched for maturity issues and a high-profile incident where he knocked out Kyle Okposo, resulting in Okposo's third concussion in three years.
September 20, 2019: Signed One-Year Contract with Rangers
DeAngelo became a restricted free agent after the 2018-19 season. After prolonged negotiations, he agreed to a one-year, $925,000 contract with the Rangers on September 20, 2019.
2019: Known for Offensive Skills and Power Play Prowess
DeAngelo established himself as an offensive-minded defenseman with exceptional playmaking abilities. His assists significantly contributed to the Rangers' points during his time with the team, and he excelled on the power play, ranking third in power play points in the 2019-20 season. However, his defensive weaknesses were also apparent.
2019: COVID-19 Pandemic Shortens NHL Season
The 2019-20 NHL season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 9, 2020: Scored First Hat Trick as Rangers Defenseman Since 1982
DeAngelo achieved a career milestone on January 9, 2020, by scoring a hat trick against the New Jersey Devils. He became the first Rangers defenseman to score a hat trick since Reijo Ruotsalainen in 1982.
October 15, 2020: Signed Contract Extension with Rangers
DeAngelo's performance in the previous season earned him a two-year, $9.6 million contract extension with the Rangers on October 15, 2020.
January 31, 2021: Placed on Waivers After Altercation
Following an altercation with goaltender Alexandar Georgiev after a loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Rangers placed DeAngelo on waivers on January 31, 2021. Despite clearing waivers and being assigned to the taxi squad, general manager Jeff Gorton stated that DeAngelo would not play for the Rangers again.
July 23, 2021: Contract Bought Out by Rangers
On July 23, 2021, the Rangers bought out the remainder of DeAngelo's contract, making him a free agent. This ended his tumultuous tenure with the team.
July 28, 2021: Signed with Carolina Hurricanes
DeAngelo signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on July 28, 2021, marking a fresh start for him after his departure from the Rangers.
2021: Participated in Checking for Charity Tournament
DeAngelo participated in the Checking for Charity tournament again in 2021, alongside other NHL players.
2021: Joined Parler Following Trump's Twitter Ban
In the aftermath of the 2021 United States Capitol attack and Trump's subsequent ban from Twitter, DeAngelo deactivated his Twitter account and joined the conservative social media platform Parler.
July 8, 2022: Traded to Philadelphia Flyers
On July 8, 2022, the Carolina Hurricanes traded DeAngelo to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for draft picks. He signed a two-year contract with the Flyers worth $10 million.
March 8, 2023: Suspended for Spearing Incident
DeAngelo received a two-game suspension from the NHL Department of Player Safety on March 8, 2023, for spearing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Corey Perry.
July 24, 2023: Returned to Carolina Hurricanes
DeAngelo rejoined the Carolina Hurricanes on July 24, 2023, signing a one-year contract after his buyout from the Philadelphia Flyers.