Player Discussion Tony DeAngelo: Part III

[bl02]

I guess you’re right. Skjei is slowly turning it around, which is great. And I’m not big on Hajek, but he’s been called up, which hopefully means he’s been playing well. If he can become a 2nd pairing guy who’s a stud defensively (the offense wouldn’t matter that much), him and DeAngelo would make a great pairing.

Correct me if I'm wrong but besides the terrific WJC he had offensively Hajek is known more for his defense right? If he pans out that would be a terrific 2nd pairing with ADA in 2-3 years.
So if I could sign for Byram (unless there is a can't miss forward when we pick) right now I would to assure us another top 4 guy albeit K'Andre could become one if he even comes close to reaching his potential.

 

[JohnC]

I was pretty disappointed when DeAngelo was the other piece in the Stepan trade, but his play before the ankle injury last year and his play the past two months have really changed my opinion of him.

Even Yandle didn’t seem as smooth in the offensive zone as this.

 

[Rempe73]

Correct me if I'm wrong but besides the terrific WJC he had offensively Hajek is known more for his defense right? If he pans out that would be a terrific 2nd pairing with ADA in 2-3 years.
So if I could sign for Byram (unless there is a can't miss forward when we pick) right now I would to assure us another top 4 guy albeit K'Andre could become one if he even comes close to reaching his potential.

I think he was known for being a good passer and smart in all 3 zones, but not flashy.

 

[NYRFANMANI]

I just gonna repeat what I saw pretty much the first time I saw him.

Offensive magician, sick skater.

 

[will1066]

Just gonna repeat what I said the other day.

He doesn't pass the puck. He slings it to people.

 

[NYR Viper]

He and Zibanejad are going to be effective on the PP together for a long while. His ability to move the puck either with his tight turns or quick passes to alleviate pressure is a skill not many have.

 

[Ghost of jas]

He and Zibanejad are going to be effective on the PP together for a long while. His ability to move the puck either with his tight turns or quick passes to alleviate pressure is a skill not many have.

He's not afraid to have the puck on his stick.

 

[True Blue]

He's not afraid to have the puck on his stick.

Now if he can only be convinced to shoot a little more

 

[Vinny DeAngelo]

Now if he can only be convinced to shoot a little more

I sure that’ll come as he develops his shot more

 

[True Blue]

I sure that’ll come as he develops his shot more

I certainly hope so. Now that he seems to have found solid footing with a franchise and is taking regular shifts, one would think that would enable him to develop other parts of his game.

#WeNeverGetAnyGoodShootingDefensemen

 

[leetch99]

I certainly hope so. Now that he seems to have found solid footing with a franchise and is taking regular shifts, one would think that would enable him to develop other parts of his game.

#WeNeverGetAnyGoodShootingDefensemen

I have to think that is what we all expect now from him ....baby steps...I have enjoyed watching him very much . Hopefully he can find a stable D partner and they can work on that part . I don't expect him to be Rod Langway in that regard but if he became a Brian Leetch ExtraLight LOL[in his own defensive end]...I could live with that . It will take some time likely .

 

[True Blue]

It will take some time likely .

Agreed. He needs not have a booming slapshot, but something that can consistently get through to the net.

The defensive aspect of his game can come much faster. Requires coaching and a desire to become better and not take short cuts.

 

[Kovalev27]

He’s got 4 goals in what 40 something games?

If he’s really an 8 to 10 goal guy with 45 assists does it matter?

 

[True Blue]

He’s got 4 goals in what 40 something games?

If he’s really an 8 to 10 goal guy with 45 assists does it matter?

Goal scoring is not why I am mentioning the shot. Getting a puck through to the net on the power play is what I am talking about. When your PP QB can do that, it only helps.

 

[Kovalev27]

Goal scoring is not why I am mentioning the shot. Getting a puck through to the net on the power play is what I am talking about. When your PP QB can do that, it only helps.

He’s very good at that though. He’s already shown that. He also knows how to walk the line to find shooting lanes. He beat vasilevskiy the other night right off the post doing this

 

[Matt4776]

Tony is a treat to watch. Definitely a part of our core going forward. Prospects (especially on the back-end) don't always work out. But I'd be lying if I said I'm not excited about our right side of the future, especially if we add a guy like Fox.

 

[True Blue]

He’s very good at that though. He’s already shown that. He also knows how to walk the line to find shooting lanes. He beat vasilevskiy the other night right off the post doing this

Guess I want to see more of that. Whatever. The kid is playing solid right now.

 

[Levitate]

Yeah he is pretty good at getting his shot through an on net, but maybe he can pick up some tips from Shattenkirk who has always been great at getting his wrist shot through traffic and scoring goals that way.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Goal scoring is not why I am mentioning the shot. Getting a puck through to the net on the power play is what I am talking about. When your PP QB can do that, it only helps.

He does a good job getting shots through but they’re pathetically weak

Complete waste unless tipped

 

[NYR Viper]

Yeah he is pretty good at getting his shot through an on net, but maybe he can pick up some tips from Shattenkirk who has always been great at getting his wrist shot through traffic and scoring goals that way.

To me, DeAngelo is always looking for sticks moreso than shots on goal. I'd prefer the shots looking for sticks in the age of shot-blocking than someone trying to bomb it away from the point.

 

[NYR Viper]

He does a good job getting shots through but they’re pathetically weak

Complete waste unless tipped

That's his goal though. Move laterally and open up seams and thread quick, hard wrist shots to sticks.

 

[Kovalev27]

Guess I want to see more of that. Whatever. The kid is playing solid right now.

I think the more ice he gets the more we’ll see it. First PP time is key

 

[nyrage]

I sure that’ll come as he develops his shot more

I think it's more about having confidence and not deferring your shots to veterans. He's only now getting a full-time job with the team. He probably shoots more as he settles into his role.

 

[True Blue]

I think the more ice he gets the more we’ll see it. First PP time is key

See, here I think that there needs to be a desire to not just be a distributor, but an effective shooter of the puck. The intent is not necessarily to score a goal but to get it on goal and let the Kreiders of the world jam the rebound.

 

[E-Train]

I want to see ADA with #1 minutes for the rest of the season. Keeps getting better and better.