The Islanders needed a right-handed defenseman. Tony DeAngelo needed a job. And so, in the span of seven weeks, Tony DeAngelo has gone from believing his NHL career over to being a New York Islander.

Tony DeAngelo’s timing could not have been much better. Just two weeks ago, the former New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Philadelphia Flyers defenseman was playing with St. Petersburg in the Russian KHL.

Former New York Rangers defenseman Tony DeAngelo has signed a one-year contract with the New York Islanders. The contract is for the league minimum salary of $775,000 and is prorated for the remaining games of the season.