| July 2, 2025 |
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 start this coming season in the minors, but he might be the first blueliner summoned in the event of an injury. |
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| April 21, 2025 |
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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| April 15, 2025 |
Del Gazio was waived by the Predators on Tuesday, per PuckPedia. - Del Gazio'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 Gazio has generated two goals and seven helpers in 45 appearances. |
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| April 12, 2025 |
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 NHL 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. 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 March 7. |
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| March 27, 2025 |
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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| March 26, 2025 |
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 in ice time while producing a goal and five points, plus 28 shots on net, 23 hits and 15 blocked shots. |
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| March 6, 2025 |
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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| March 1, 2025 |
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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| Feb. 27, 2025 |
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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| Dec. 20, 2024 |
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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| Dec. 19, 2024 |
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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| Dec. 18, 2024 |
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. |
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| Dec. 15, 2024 |
Del Gaizo played for a third straight game Saturday in a 5-2 loss to the Avalanche, logging three blocked shots. - He was scratched for six consecutive contests between Nov. 27 and Dec. 7, but injuries to Roman Josi (lower body), Alexandre Carrier (upper body) and Jeremy Lauzon (lower body) have allowed him to get back in the lineup. Del Gaizo has just three assists to go with 27 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and 29 hits through 19 outings. He may be at risk of losing his place in the lineup once the Predators' defense is healthier. |
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| Nov. 12, 2024 |
Del Gaizo registered an assist and two blocked shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Avalanche. - Del Gaizo looks to have job security now after the Predators lost Dante Fabbro on waivers to the Blue Jackets. The 25-year-old Del Gaizo is up to three assists, 15 shots on net, 16 hits, 12 blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-1 rating through 10 contests. He should be able to add a little sandpaper in a third-pairing role, though it looks like he could also be a decent depth contributor on offense. |
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| Nov. 2, 2024 |
Del Gaizo produced an assist, three hits and three blocked shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche. - Del Gaizo had a shot attempt tipped in by Colton Sissons late in the second period. The helper was Del Gaizo's first point in five NHL outings this season. The 25-year-old blueliner has added 11 shots on net, seven hits, six blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-1 rating. With Dante Fabbro losing favor early in the season, Del Gaizo could have a chance to stake his claim to a third-pairing role. |
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| Oct. 30, 2024 |
Del Gaizo was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Thursday. - Del Gaizo has logged three NHL games this season in which he garnered eight shots, four PIM and two hits while averaging 14:23 of ice time. The decision to bring up Del Gaizo from the minors could be just to give the team some emergency coverage ahead of Thursday's matchup with Edmonton -- though it could also point to a potential injury on the blue line. If Del Gaizo does get into a game, it will likely be in limited action on the Preds' third pairing. |
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| Oct. 28, 2024 |
Del Gaizo was loaned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday. - Del Gaizo hasn't contributed a point in three NHL outings this season, but he has eight shots on goal, three blocked shots and two hits. He was a healthy scratch in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over Columbus after making three straight appearances. |
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| Oct. 19, 2024 |
Del Gaizo was recalled by Nashville on Saturday. - Del Gaizo played nine games with the Predators last season, logging three assists. It's unclear whether the 25-year-old blueliner will get into the lineup Saturday against Detroit. |
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| Oct. 6, 2024 |
Del Gaizo was placed on waivers by the Predators on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. - Del Gaizo appeared in nine NHL games for Nashville last year, logging three points and 10 blocked shots while averaging 16:28 of ice time. He'll likely spend most of this season in the AHL. |
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| Sept. 9, 2024 |
Del Gaizo inked a one-year, two-way contract with Nashville on Monday. - Given the depth ahead of him, Del Gaizo probably shouldn't be expected to make the Opening Night roster, though his positional rivals Spencer Stastney and Kevin Gravel are also on two-way deals. For his part, the 24-year-old Del Gaizo has logged nine NHL games in which he recorded three assists, eight shots and 20 hits while averaging 16:28 of ice time. |
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| March 28, 2024 |
Del Gaizo was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Thursday. - Del Gaizo has three assists in nine games with Nashville this season. He's also provided eight goals and 32 points across 51 outings with Milwaukee. |
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| March 18, 2024 |
Del Gaizo was called up from AHL Milwaukee on Monday. - Del Gazio has logged five NHL games this season in which he's registered three assists, three shots and nine hits while averaging 16:22 of ice time. In the minors this season, the 24-year-old blueliner has racked up eight goals and 24 assists in 51 outings and will look to bring that offensive upside to the NHL. |
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| Nov. 16, 2023 |
Del Gaizo was sent to AHL Milwaukee on Thursday. - Del Gaizo has three assists in five games with Nashville this season. He's also registered an assist in five outings with Milwaukee in 2023-24. |
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| Oct. 30, 2023 |
Del Gaizo was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Monday. - In a corresponding move, Cody Glass (lower body) was placed on injured reserve. Del Gaizo has one assist in five AHL contests this season after he racked up 31 points (three goals, 28 assists) over 71 minor-league outings in 2022-23. The 24-year-old blueliner doesn't have any NHL experience yet. |
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