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DeAngelo Critiques His Play Amidst Islanders' Struggles

1/11/2026

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Tony DeAngelo, a defenseman for the Islanders, expressed dissatisfaction with his performance in the season's first month.
He cited unforced mistakes as a significant issue, saying, "Those cause all the trouble."
He added that these errors keep him in the defensive zone longer, which can spiral into larger problems because of his risk-taking style.
The comments came before a game against the Minnesota Wild in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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Tony DeAngelo, a defenseman for the Islanders, expressed dissatisfaction with his performance in the season's first month.
He cited unforced mistakes as a significant issue, saying, "Those cause all the trouble."
He added that these errors keep him in the defensive zone longer, which can spiral into larger problems because of his risk-taking style.
The comments came before a game against the Minnesota Wild in Saint Paul, Minnesota.