Rangers Sign Del Gaizo for Two Years | New York Rangers News

**Corey** (0:00)
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I'm Corey with the story. The New York Rangers just locked up defenseman Marc Del Gaizo with a two-year deal. He's 26 years old and spent last season in the AHL with the Lobau Rocket, putting up some solid numbers. He hit career highs and goals and shots, and was a top defenseman on his team in a few categories. This move brings Del Gaizo back to the NHL after he played 55 games with the Nashville Predators over two seasons. He's got some experience at the highest level, and before that, he put in six seasons in the AHL, racking up over 100 points. He's shown he can contribute offensively from the blue line. Before going pro, Del Gaizo played college hockey for three years at the University of Massachusetts. He was a key player there, even making it to the NCAA National Championship game as a freshman. He was originally drafted by Nashville in the fourth round back in 2019
So, what does this mean for the Rangers? It looks like they're adding some depth and offensive potential to their defense core. Del Gaizo has proven he can produce at the AHL level and has a taste of the NHL. This signing adds another piece to the puzzle as the Rangers build their roster.
It'll be interesting to see how he fits into their system and if he can make a consistent impact at the NHL level over these next two years.