The New York Islanders recently debuted controversial blue liner Tony DeAngelo, and now he's opened up on his return to the NHL after a stint in the KHL in Russia.

Tony DeAngelo’s first morning on Long Island consisted of a quick skate, a short introduction to his new teammates and getting ready to play in his first game in the new digs.

DeAngelo had six goals and 26 assists in 34 games with the SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL before a mutual termination of his contract earlier this month to allow him to return to North America.

The New York Islanders signed defenseman Tony DeAngelo for the remainder of the season, after a brief stint in the KHL.

The New York Islanders announced today that they have signed free agent defensemen Tony DeAngelo to a one-year deal through the end of the season. DeAngelo, 29, played just 31 games during last season with the Carolina Hurricanes,

The New York Islanders have faced heavy scrutiny following their decision to sign Tony DeAngelo, a player known for his controversial past.

Tony DeAngelo’s timing could not have been much better. Just two weeks ago, the former New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Philadelphia Flyers defenseman was playing with St. Petersburg in the Russian KHL.

The New York Islanders have signed defenseman Tony DeAngelo to a one-year contract for the remainder of the 2024-25 season at the league minimum of $775,000.

The New York Islanders (20-20-7) host the Carolina Hurricanes (30-16-3) tonight in UBS Arena just after 7:30. Tony DeAngelo, signed yesterday and clearing waivers today, will make his Islanders debut according to Islanders’ Head Coach Patrick Roy.

The decision by the New York Islanders to sign and bring back polarizing National Hockey League defenseman Tony DeAngelo was not without its critics, but you would be hard pressed to argue that it hasn't worked out well for the Islanders so far.

Former New York Rangers defenseman Tony DeAngelo has signed a one-year contract with the New York Islanders. The contract is for the league minimum salary of $775,000 and is prorated for the remaining games of the season.