#NHL News — The NY Islanders have signed defenseman Tony DeAngelo to a one-year contract for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

With the defender coming back to the NHL from the KHL on a new deal, DeAngelo will be consequently placed on waivers on Friday by nature of playing earlier this season in Russia. If he clears by tomorrow's deadline, he will be able to join his new teammates in New York. 

The reason behind his departure from SKA has taken several turns and may never be fully known.