New York Rangers: Comparing players under 25 to other NHL pros

Anthony DeAngelo – Dan Boyle

Although the status of DeAngelo on the opening night roster has not yet been confirmed, we are taking a look at him to provide some insight on the young defender.

Although there has already been a comparison to a former Ranger, DeAngelo and Boyle share many traits and play a similar type of game. Both defenders fit a similar frame at 5-foot-11 and weighing in around 190 pounds. DeAngelo’s wheels also bring back memories of Boyle in his early days in Tampa Bay and even San Jose.

Boyle made his living as a power-play specialist, netting nearly a quarter of his points on the man advantage in his career.

DeAngelo produced almost half his points in his rookie season on the man advantage. He produced similar numbers to that of first few seasons of Boyle.

Boyle also demonstrated excellent ability with the puck in his playing days. He spent much of his career as an offensive minded defenseman. He never shied away from leading the rush

DeAngelo has demonstrated the propensity to produce off the rush, providing offense as a trailer and up front.

The bar is set high on this offensive minded defenseman and the hope is that DeAngelo can push the Rangers power play to the next level.