Report: Rangers qualify Tony DeAngelo

Anthony Scultore Updated: Oct 2, 2020

The Rangers and Tony DeAngelo took another step in the right direction. This afternoon, it is being reported that they have extended him a qualifying offer in order to retain his negotiating rights.

The #NYR have extended defenseman Anthony DeAngelo a qualifying offer. 53 points last season and a +12. I would think this one might be heading to arbitration. It’s going to take 5+ million a year to get this done before arbitration. #NHL
— Colby Cohen (@ColbyCohen36) October 2, 2020

Tony DeAngelo and Rangers on the right path

tony deangelo contract — Tony DeAngelo celebrates – Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

The Blueshirts need to figure the best deal to retain the 24 year-old right-handed defenseman. Obviously the longer the term the more the AAV will be because you would be buying unrestricted free agent years. What makes the most sense is to work out a two to three year deal with an AAV at or under $5 million.

New York needs to keep DeAngelo and his PP acumen right where it is. Last season he took a huge leap by tallying 53 points and finishing 4th in the NHL for blue-line scoring.

By Anthony Scultore

Anthony Scultore has been covering the New York Rangers and the NHL since 2014. His work also appears at... More about Anthony Scultore

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