tony deangelo podcast controversy

Who is Tony DeAngelo?

MONTREAL – Former controversial Rangers defenseman Tony DeAngelo is on the move once again.

Who is DeAngelo DeAngelo and why is he controversial?

DeAngelo was once suspended for violating the Ontario Hockey League’s policy on "homophobic, racist and sexist language" and for abusing officials, according to ESPN. When he was with the New York Rangers, he was released for alleged disruptive behavior.

What does Tony DeAngelo signing mean for the Hurricanes?

The Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday defended the signing of controversial defenseman Tony DeAngelo, after facing backlash from fans. The Hurricanes signed the puck-moving defenseman to a one-year, $1 million free-agent contract on a busy day for the franchise.

Why did Anthony DeAngelo yell at the officials?

It couldn’t have been surprising to anyone that DeAngelo was called for unsportsmanlike conduct when he slammed the penalty box door and yelled at officials after being called for holding in the Rangers’ season-opening 4-0 loss to the New York Islanders on Jan. 14.

Why was DeAngelo suspended?

DeAngelo has a history of disciplinary issues. He was suspended twice during his junior career in the OHL, including for violating the league's policy covering "homophobic, racist, and sexist language" and abuse of officials.

How old is Tony DeAngelo?

26 years (October 24, 1995)Tony DeAngelo / Age

Is Tony DeAngelo hurt?

Tony DeAngelo is expected to be out one month for the Carolina Hurricanes because of an injury to his midsection. The defenseman left in the second period of a 4-3 overtime win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday. "He'll be out for a while," Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said Thursday.

What team does Tony DeAngelo play for?

Philadelphia FlyersTony DeAngelo / Current team (#77 / Defenseman)The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. Wikipedia

Where is Tony DeAngelo from?

Sewell, Mantua Township, NJTony DeAngelo / Place of birthSewell is an unincorporated community within Mantua Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. It is named for United States Senator William Joyce Sewell. Sewell is served as United States Postal Service ZIP code 08080. Wikipedia

Will Tony DeAngelo come back?

DeAngelo is coming off his second-best season production-wise. He bounced back after playing in just six games during the 2020-21 season with an efficient campaign in Carolina.

Is Tony DeAngelo playing this year?

Controversy has followed DeAngelo into the NHL, as the Rangers sent him away from the team and ultimately waived him following a series of behavioral issues, the final one being a physical altercation in 2021 with then-Rangers goalie Alexandar Georgiev.

Is Mark Stone playing tonight?

Stone (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Flames.

Why did DeAngelo yell at the officials?

It couldn’t have been surprising to anyone that DeAngelo was called for unsportsmanlike conduct when he slammed the penalty box door and yelled at officials after being called for holding in the Rangers’ season-opening 4-0 loss to the New York Islanders on Jan. 14. The response from coach David Quinn was also predictable: DeAngelo, who has struggled with what Quinn has termed “maturity issues” throughout his career, ended up getting benched for two games.

Is DeAngelo being persecuted?

The Rangers almost certainly will never say otherwise, but DeAngelo’s makeup matters. Plenty of fans will claim – perhaps fairly – that he is being persecuted for his political leanings. Politics, however, aren’t the only issue with DeAngelo’s actions, and even if that were the case, the organization has every right to be concerned about a player joining a social media platform that was used to enable and incite a violent insurrection. Even if the statement about joining Parler was just noise, DeAngelo should clearly understand the impact that it has – and how it affects his employer’s brand.