This was written before DeAngelo signed his deal. Most of it still applies.
Even before Tony DeAngelo’s holdout began, there were questions about his long term future in New York. Before the offseason, DeAngelo was clearly the best RD on the Rangers and looked to be on the verge of cementing his role in the lineup. Then the Rangers traded for both Adam Fox and Jacob Trouba.
The trade for both pushes DeAngelo down to what will likely be the 3RD spot. It also likely pushes him out of the PP1 role, and possibly out of the powerplay all together.