LAS VEGAS — In the early morning hours out west on Thursday, Islanders defenseman Tony DeAngelo paid tribute on X to Larry Brooks after news broke of The Post hockey columnist’s death at age 75 .

“Very sad to hear about the passing of Larry Brooks,” DeAngelo wrote. “Nobody did the job like him. His opinions were strong, but he was always willing to say them to your face & let you have your say back. [We] became closer over the years, talking frequently about hockey. Will miss those talks.”

DeAngelo amplified those thoughts in a conversation with The Post after the Islanders’ morning skate ahead of their 4-3 overtime victory over the Golden Knights .

Tony DeAngelo skates with the puck during the Islanders’ 4-3 overtime road win over the Golden Knights on Nov. 13, 2025. NHLI via Gett

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