Hurricanes expected to sign Tony DeAngelo after contentious Rangers split

The Carolina Hurricanes are finalizing a one-year contract with former Rangers defenseman and lightning rod Tony DeAngelo, DailyFaceoff.com reported Tuesday.

There was reportedly significant interest around the league for the offensive defenseman, who had a tulmultous ending to his time in New York.

Tony DeAngelo is expected to sign with the Hurricanes. NHLI via Getty Images

The Rangers placed DeAngelo, 25, on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out the final year of his two-year, $9.6 million pact.

He was initially waived after reportedly pushing goalie Alex Georgiev in the tunnel after a January game, and also made headlines for his divisive social media presence during his four years with the team.

DeAngelo recorded four goals, 26 assists and 30 points during the 2018-19 season before leading all Rangers defenseman with 15 goals, 38 assists and 53 points the following year. The Sewell, NJ native had one assist in six games in the COVID-shortened 2021 season.