Tony DeAngelo played his last game with Rangers, general manager Jeff Gorton told reporters on Monday.
DeAngelo, the offensively talented but hot-headed defender, released waivers on Monday after being appointed after a post-game clash with goalkeeper Alexandar Georgiev after Saturday’s defeat in overtime for the Penguins.
The Rangers have named DeAngelo to their taxi squad and should try to change the 25-year-old.
A choice from the first round of the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2014, DeAngelo’s production – including an impressive 53 points from 68 games last season – has consistently been in the background due to antics that attract negative attention.
DeAngelo has been suspended several times during his hockey career.
He signed a two-year, $ 9.6 million overtime extension in the last off-season with Rangers, his third team since joining.