Confirmed Signing with Link: [NYI] D Tony DeAngelo signs with the Islanders (1 year; must clear waivers - upd: cleared)

[miscs75]

The NYI PP is horrible, but all this move does, if it succeeds, is ensuring a worse draft pick as they aren't even a legit playoff team right now.

From Hauppauge, the New York Islanders select James Hagens formerly of the Long Island Royals.

 

[tfwnogf]

Finally the islanders do something interesting. Tony love him or hate him will give that team some personality.

 

[miscs75]

there sure are. but he doesn't really seem to be a huntington kind of guy.

Sure he is, there’s plenty of places to get Botox in Huntington village.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

I think Lou forgot to take his meds

 

[LG18]

How long before nyifan92360244 joins Twitter?

Very underrated comment. 10/10.

 

[Coaches Coroner]

It's like if South Philly was an island, it's the perfect fit frankly.

 

[doublechili]

So Lou Lamoriello, Patrick Roy, and Tony DeAngelo walk into a bar.

And the bartender says, "What is this, some kind of a joke?".

 

[MeHateHe]

It was a bad joke.

 

[miscs75]

I think Lou forgot to take his meds

He doesn’t need them. He can still dance and sing.

 

[Suntouchable13]

who would be most likely to claim him on waivers?

Toronto because Riley forgot how to play hockey? They do need a puck moving d who can score a little.

 

[miscs75]

It's like if South Philly was an island, it's the perfect fit frankly.

Staten Island?

 

[tlk]

Raising my glass to TDA haha

Spoiler

 

[izzy]

Funny that he puts strict rules in place (no beards!) but signing the biggest distraction in the hockey world is fine

 

[TheBeerNerd]

TDA has been tearing up the KHL this season. Hopefully he comes back a little more mature and a little humbled

He was such an asshole at SKA that they told him to leave. So don't hold your breath.

 

[Reality Czech]

I didn't realize the Isles were in the market for a right winger.

Good luck Tony D!

 

[trellaine201]

NYI will be an interesting locker room.

 

[ESH]

1) Have we ever seen Tony D clean shaven?

2) Still don't understand all the hate for for him. We know he's a dummy, he has right wing politics, and he doesn't respond well to low IQ, good ol boy, hockey boomerism. You're a loser if that's enough for you to despise him. He was proven right with the Georgiev fight, we see the results of Rangers dev coaches heavily favoring Lindgren over him, and other than that there hasn't been a well-substantiated story about him being a lockerroom issue since juniors. He ended up out of the league because he's only playable on the PP.

3) Granted, Roy and Lou are the worst bosses he could have given his personality.

He’s created accounts on HFBoards and twitter just to argue with fans about himself

 

[McShogun99]

The Klingberg signing saved the Oilers from doing this.

 

[wetcoast]

From Hauppauge, the New York Islanders select James Hagens formerly of the Long Island Royals.

Could happen but their draft odds right now are single digit and probably will become worse with this signing.

 

[Sparksrus3]

After 20 games Lou will extend him 7 years … As soon as his first game here he will be getting 20 minutes a night

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Surely this will improve the Islanders! What a stupid f***ing signing.

Seeing as the Islanders have struggled to score goals and he is an offensive defenseman it seems to make sense.

 

[miscs75]

Could happen but their draft odds right now are single digit and probably will become worse with this signing.

You know how this team is. They’ll go on a run after the break and manage to either sneak into the 2WC or miss out by minimal points.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Tickets for Islanders-Flyers next Thursday. Can't wait.

 

[SomeDude]

He’s created accounts on HFBoards and twitter just to argue with fans about himself

I eagerly await newly created HF user NYIfan348458483929238 refuting this claim.

 

[kerrabria]

He’s created accounts on HFBoards and twitter just to argue with fans about himself

Really? I haven't heard about that. Is there any actual evidence?
Honestly wouldn't surprise me for Twitter. On HFBoards would be particularly hilarious though.