Rangers Recall Marc Del Gaizo From Hartford
With Sean Durzi on IR and Alberts Smits hurt, the Rangers went to Hartford for help. Will the Wolf Pack captain’s physical edge earn him a quick debut?
With Sean Durzi on IR and Alberts Smits missing Saturday night's outing in Seattle with an upper-body injury, the New York Rangers have recalled defenseman Marc Del Gaizo from the Hartford Wolf Pack.
Marc Del Gaizo has been recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack.
— NY Rangers PR (@NYR_PR) November 8, 2026
In addition to leading Wolf Pack defensemen in points, Del Gaizo was recently named the 16th captain in franchise history. In 15 games to start the season, Del Gaizo has 2 goals and 9 assists for 11 total points. His smart, two-way game, mixed with his physicality, is something that caught Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan's eye during training camp.
#NYR head coach Mike Sullivan on Marc Del Gaizo:
— Mollie Walker (@MollieeWalkerr) September 25, 2026
"It's hard not to notice him. He's a fierce competitor. He's physical. He plays with swagger. But he also plays within himself. I think he understands the game that he has to play. He's not a high-risk player. He makes simple…
The Basking Ridge, New Jersey, native grew up a Rangers fan and considered signing with the Rangers this past offseason "a dream come true."
#NYR have signed @UMassHockey product Marc Del Gaizo to a 2-year deal.
— Jonny Lazarus (@JLazzy23) July 1, 2026
Del Gaizo grew up a @NYRangers fan in Basking Ridge, NJ.
Del Gaizo said this is a dream come true.
He didn't find a spot on the MTL blue line last year, but played 46 games with the Nashville Predators in…
With Durzi and Smits out, Matthew Robertson will likely remain the sixth defenseman in the lineup on the bottom pair with Scott Morrow. However, if the Rangers are looking for more of a physical edge, Del Gaizo could make his debut with the team sooner rather than later. At this time, no further updates have been provided on Smits' injury.
The Rangers will face off against the Edmonton Oilers Monday at 8 p.m. ET.
