Del Gaizo was recalled from the minors Monday, so his stint with the big club didn't last long. The 2019 fourth-round pick has yet to appear in a game with the Canadiens this season. It's possible he's promoted again soon due to the team now having only six healthy blueliners on the roster, unless Montreal is interested in recalling someone else to fill a depth role.
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Canadiens' Marc Del Gaizo: Brought up from minors
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Del Gaizo was elevated from AHL Laval on Monday.
Del Gaizo will likely serve as an emergency depth option for the Canadiens' trip to Columbus on Monday, but he is unlikely to get into the lineup ahead of Arber Xhekaj or Alexandre Carrier. Last season, the 26-year-old Del Gaizo saw action in 46 regular-season games with the Predators. It seems unlikely the blueliner will see that much playing time this year, given the Habs' blue line depth.
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Canadiens' Marc Del Gaizo: Sent down to minors
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Del Gaizo was reassigned to AHL Laval on Friday.
Del Gaizo hasn't appeared in an NHL game this season, so his return to the minors shouldn't come as a surprise. Considering the 26-year-old blueliner has managed a lone helper in six minor-league tilts with the Rocket, he figures to serve primarily as an emergency depth option for the organization moving forward.
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Canadiens' Marc Del Gaizo: Elevated from minors
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Del Gazio was promoted from AHL Laval on Wednesday.
Del Gazio's elevation to the NHL roster will provide the team with an emergency blueliner should the need arise in the lead-up to Thursday's clash with the Devils. The 26-year-old defenseman hasn't offered much offensively in the minors, recording just one point in six games with the Rocket. As such, it wouldn't come as a surprise to see Del Gazio sitting in the press box as a healthy scratch against New Jersey.
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Canadiens' Marc Del Gaizo: Demoted Wednesday
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Del Gaizo was reassigned to AHL Laval on Wednesday.
Del Gaizo spent eight days with the big club but didn't make an appearance. Kaiden Guhle (lower body) is still a month away from returning, so it seems likely Del Gaizo will be recalled at some point to provide additional defensive depth for the big club.
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Canadiens' Marc Del Gaizo: Joining NHL squad
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Del Gaizo was promoted from AHL Laval on Tuesday.
Del Gazio's elevation to the NHL roster likely means the Habs will be placing Kaiden Guhle (lower body) on injured reserve, though they haven't officially announced the move yet. If Del Gaizo gets into a game during the Habs' four-game road trip, it will likely come at the expense of Arber Xhekaj.
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Canadiens' Marc Del Gaizo: On waivers for AHL assignment
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Del Gaizo was placed on waivers by the Canadiens for the purpose of assignment to AHL Laval, the team announced Sunday.
Del Gaizo was one of five Canadiens players to hit waivers on a roster cutdown day in Montreal. The 25-year-old inked a one-year, two-way deal with the Canadiens over the offseason and will begin his career with the Habs in the AHL. Del Gaizo spent the previous four seasons in the Predators' organization, recording two goals and nine points in 46 outings with Nashville last year.
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Canadiens' Marc Del Gaizo: Signs one-year deal
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Del Gaizo signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canadiens on Wednesday.
Del Gaizo finished the 2024-25 regular season with eight goals and 12 points in 30 appearances with AHL Milwaukee as well as two goals and nine points across 46 outings with Nashville. He also had a goal and five points in 10 playoff appearances with Milwaukee. The 25-year-old defenseman will probably begin this coming season in the minors, but he might be the first blueliner summoned in the event of an injury.
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Predators' Marc Del Gaizo: Sent to minors
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Del Gaizo was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.
Del Gaizo was waived by the Predators last week, and he'll head to the minors now that the team's season has concluded. Over 46 appearances with Nashville this year, he recorded two goals, seven assists, 71 hits and 53 blocked shots while averaging 16:45 of ice time.
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Predators' Marc Del Gaizo: Lands on waivers
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Del Gaizo was waived by the Predators on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.
Del Gaizo's placement on waivers will allow him to be moved down to the minors ahead of the Calder Cup Playoffs. He could still suit up against the Stars on Wednesday, depending on the health of Andreas Englund (illness). Overall, Del Gaizo has generated two goals and seven helpers in 45 appearances.
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Predators' Marc Del Gaizo: Puts away goal in loss
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Del Gaizo scored a goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.
Del Gaizo looks set to close the campaign in the NHL, as the Predators have no extra blueliners available. The 25-year-old defenseman ended an eight-game point drought Saturday, scoring for the first time since March 1 versus the Islanders. He's at nine points, 72 shots on net, 69 hits, 51 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 44 outings with the big club in 2024-25. Del Gaizo cleared waivers in late March and is eligible to play in the AHL playoffs with Milwaukee after being involved in a paper move to the minors on trade deadline day.
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Predators' Marc Del Gaizo: Remains in NHL
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Del Gaizo is still up with Nashville for Thursday's matchup with St. Louis, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.
Del Gazio remains with the Predators despite having been designated for waivers Wednesday. The defenseman should be in the lineup to face the Blues while paired with Justin Barron. In his 35 NHL games this year, the 25-year-old Del Gaizo has managed 58 hits and 43 blocks while producing eight points.
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Predators' Marc Del Gaizo: Two helpers in Tuesday's win
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Del Gaizo picked up two assists in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Hurricanes.
He had a hand in Luke Evangelista tallies in the second and third periods. Del Gaizo has taken on a significant role on Nashville's injury-plagued blue line -- over 14 games since his late-February recall from AHL Milwaukee, the 25-year-old has averaged 18:06 of ice time while producing a goal and five points, as well as 28 shots on net, 23 hits and 15 blocked shots.
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Predators' Marc Del Gaizo: Lands on waivers
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Del Gaizo was placed on waivers by the Predators on Wednesday, PuckPedia reports.
Del Gaizo spent nearly a month with the NHL club and recorded a goal, four assists, 23 hits and 15 blocked shots over 14 appearances during his current stint with Nashville. However, he'll head back to the minors if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
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Predators' Marc Del Gaizo: Puts up assist
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Del Gaizo logged an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Kraken.
Del Gaizo has three points over four outings in March. The 25-year-old is seeing steady playing time in the absence of Roman Josi (upper body), though Del Gaizo is not a factor on the power play. The blueliner has contributed six points, 42 shots on net, 42 hits, 34 blocked shots, 17 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 26 NHL appearances this season, mainly in a bottom-four role.
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Predators' Marc Del Gaizo: Earns two points Saturday
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Del Gaizo notched one goal and one assist in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Islanders.
Del Gaizo netted his first NHL goal at the 4:58 mark of the second period and had the primary helper on the first of two third-period goals scored by Cole Smith. The 25-year-old Del Gaizo made his 23rd appearance of the 2024-25 with the Predators due to the absence of Roman Josi (upper body).
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Predators' Marc Del Gaizo: Recalled by NHL club
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Del Gaizo was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Thursday, Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean reports.
Del Gaizo has been in the minors since late December, and he's recorded eight goals, four assists, 16 PIM and a plus-10 rating over 30 appearances with the Admirals this year. Roman Josi (upper body) appears to be in danger of missing Thursday's game against Winnipeg, so Del Gaizo will offer extra depth on the blue line.
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Predators' Marc Del Gaizo: Sent to AHL
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Del Gaizo was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday.
Del Gaizo appeared in the Predators' last five games, racking up 12 hits, five blocked shots and a plus-1 rating while averaging 16:40 of ice time. It wouldn't be surprising to see him rejoin Nashville at some point, but Friday's move could signal that Roman Josi (lower body) or Justin Barron (recently traded) will be able to play soon.
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Predators' Marc Del Gaizo: Remains on NHL roster
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Although Del Gaizo cleared waivers, he hasn't been sent down to AHL Milwaukee, per Robby Stanley of NHL.com on Thursday.
Del Gaizo has three assists, 32 hits and 28 blocks in 20 appearances with Nashville in 2024-25. When he's in the lineup for the Predators, it's typically as a member of the third pairing.
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Predators' Marc Del Gaizo: Lands on waivers
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Del Gaizo was placed on waivers by the Predators on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Del Gaizo appeared in the Predators' last four games since the team was dealing with several injuries, and he racked up nine hits and five blocked shots while averaging 17:10 of ice time. Jeremy Lauzon (lower body), Alexandre Carrier (upper body) and Roman Josi (lower body) have all appeared to make progress in their recovery recently, so Del Gaizo landing on waivers could signal that at least one of them will be back in action for Thursday's home game against Pittsburgh.
