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Anthony DeAngelo

Anthony DeAngelo is an American professional ice hockey defenceman.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Anthony DeAngelo is an American professional ice hockey defenceman who has played in the National Hockey League for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Arizona Coyotes, New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders, and also played for SKA Saint Petersburg in the Kontinental Hockey League.

Early life and junior hockey

DeAngelo was born in Sewell, New Jersey, and developed as a defenceman before entering the NHL draft. In junior hockey, he played for the Sarnia Sting and was noted for strong offensive production from the blue line.

Professional career

Selected by Tampa Bay in 2014, DeAngelo went on to play for several NHL organizations and later spent time with SKA Saint Petersburg in Russia. He returned to the Islanders in 2025 after a stint in the KHL.

Playing style

He is commonly described as an offensive-minded defenceman who can move the puck and contribute to the power play. Sources also note defensive play as an area of concern.

Team history

His NHL career has included stops with Tampa Bay, Arizona, New York, Carolina, Philadelphia and the Islanders. This makes him one of the more frequently moved active defencemen of his era.

Key facts

  • Anthony DeAngelo is an American professional ice hockey defenceman.
  • He was drafted 19th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
  • He has played for multiple NHL teams, including the Arizona Coyotes, New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders.
  • He also played for SKA Saint Petersburg in the Kontinental Hockey League.
  • He played junior hockey for the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League.
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Canadian context

DeAngelo’s connection to Canada is mainly through his junior hockey background with the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League, a major Canadian development league.[11][14]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Anthony DeAngelo?
Anthony DeAngelo is an American professional ice hockey defenceman who has played in the NHL and KHL.
When was Anthony DeAngelo born?
He was born on October 24, 1995.
Which NHL team does he play for?
He is listed with the New York Islanders.
Where is Anthony DeAngelo from?
He is from Sewell, New Jersey, in the United States.
When was he drafted?
He was drafted in the first round, 19th overall, by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2014.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_DeAngelo
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, position, NHL teams, KHL stint.
  2. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_DeAngelo
    Supports: Birthplace, position, current team, career start.
  3. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/islanders/player/tony-deangelo-8477950
    Supports: Draft position, team history, Islanders signing, Sarnia/OHL scoring note.
  4. Spotrac — https://www.spotrac.com/nhl/player/_/id/16074/anthony-deangelo
    Supports: Age, draft position, contract information, current NHL affiliation.
  5. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/89818/tony-deangelo
    Supports: Birthplace, handedness, position, draft details, playing style.
  6. StatMuse — https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/player/anthony-deangelo-1547
    Supports: Career totals, teams played for.