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Marc Del Gaizo
| Position | Left Defense | Current Team | Montreal Canadiens |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 1 years |
| Height | 5'11" | Expires | 2025-26 |
| Weight (lbs) | 188 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 26 |
| Age | 26 (Oct 11, 1999) | Expiry Status | RFA-arb |
| Drafted | 2019, Round 4, Overall 109 (NSH) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | Montreal Canadiens | Cleared Waivers | |
| Sep 28, 2025 | Montreal Canadiens | Placed on Waivers | |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Montreal Canadiens | Signed 1 year @ $775K AAV starting in 2025-26 | |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Nashville Predators | Assigned to AHL | |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Nashville Predators | Cleared Waivers | |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Nashville Predators | Placed on Waivers | |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Nashville Predators | Cleared Waivers | |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Nashville Predators | Placed on Waivers | |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Nashville Predators | Recalled from AHL | |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Nashville Predators | Assigned to AHL | |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Nashville Predators | Cleared Waivers | |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Nashville Predators | Placed on Waivers | |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Nashville Predators | Recalled from AHL | |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Nashville Predators | Assigned to AHL | |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Nashville Predators | Recalled from AHL | |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Nashville Predators | Assigned to AHL | |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Nashville Predators | Cleared Waivers | |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Nashville Predators | Placed on Waivers | |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Nashville Predators | Signed 1 year @ $775K AAV starting in 2024-25 | |
| Apr 20, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Signed to an entry level contract. |
Status History Coming Soon
5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | NSH | 9 | 131:15 | 0.00 | 1.37 | 1.37 | 0.13 | -0.13 | 0.00 | 3.96 | -3.96 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2024-25 | NSH | 46 | 708:23 | 0.17 | 0.51 | 0.68 | 0.25 | -0.08 | 2.82 | 4.09 | -1.27 | 0.00 | 5.38 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | NSH | 9 | 131:15 | 37.49 | 3.66 | 2.33 | 44.34 | 2.74 | 2.59 | 57.14 | 47.36 | -0.60 | 0.25 | -8.24 |
| 2024-25 | NSH | 46 | 708:23 | 40.99 | 2.20 | 2.40 | 41.08 | 2.71 | 2.33 | 44.83 | 50.77 | 0.06 | -0.21 | 2.80 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% | 2021-22 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2022-23 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2023-24 | 9 | 21.4 | 0.4 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 78.7 | 66.1 | 66.7 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| 2024-25 | 46 | 21.8 | 0.1 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 88.1 | 66.4 | 63.0 | 24.1 | 13.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 2025-26 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Defense Pairs
Season
| Season | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | NSH | 1.52 | 2.60 | 36.84 | 2.62 | 2.43 | 51.84 | 0.16 | -0.04 | 1.93 | ||
| 2024-25 | NSH | 2.88 | 4.68 | 38.10 | 2.06 | 1.88 | 52.28 | -0.27 | -0.78 | 5.57 | ||
| 2024-25 | NSH | 1.69 | 2.54 | 40.00 | 3.03 | 2.95 | 50.61 | 0.81 | 0.79 | -0.07 | ||
| 2024-25 | NSH | 3.12 | 2.08 | 60.00 | 2.25 | 3.09 | 42.08 | -0.22 | 0.66 | -8.32 | ||
| 2024-25 | NSH | 4.78 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 2.61 | 1.22 | 68.15 | 0.29 | -1.34 | 20.62 | ||
| 2024-25 | NSH | 0.00 | 2.55 | 0.00 | 2.49 | 1.99 | 55.56 | 0.16 | -0.49 | 7.13 | ||
| 2024-25 | NSH | 2.91 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 2.16 | 1.15 | 65.16 | -0.31 | -1.19 | 13.83 | ||
| 2023-24 | NSH | 3.88 | 3.88 | 50.00 | 2.64 | 3.12 | 45.89 | -0.12 | 0.82 | -8.73 | ||
| 2023-24 | NSH | 1.40 | 2.80 | 33.33 | 1.74 | 1.54 | 53.09 | -1.07 | -0.90 | -0.47 |
Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
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Rocket Weekly: A Split in Manitoba to Start the Season at Habs World (Tue Oct 14, 2025)
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Laval @ Manitoba recap & highlights: A new season begins on a sour note at Habs Eyes on the Prize (Sat Oct 11, 2025)
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CH : Aucun des cinq joueurs placés au ballottage n’a été réclamé at Dans Les Coulisses (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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Canadiens trim roster following win against Maple Leafs at A Winning Habit (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
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Montreal Canadiens place five players on waivers at Habs Eyes on the Prize (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
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Les Canadiens soumettent cinq joueurs au ballottage at Dans Les Coulisses (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
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10 Thoughts: At Least the Power Play Looked Good at Habs World (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
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Les Marlies de Toronto dominent le CH at Dans Les Coulisses (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
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Canadiens Finally Reveal Why Kaiden Guhle Was Scratched Last Second vs Leafs at Habs Fanatics (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Note: Guaranteed minimum salary of $450,000.
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 24 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $125,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $125,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 21 | $850,833 | $925,000 | $82,500 | $92,500 | $750,000 | $842,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2022-23 | 22 | $850,833 | $925,000 | $82,500 | $92,500 | $750,000 | $842,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2023-24 | 23 | $850,833 | $925,000 | $57,500 | $92,500 | $775,000 | $867,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $222,500 | $277,500 | $2,275,000 | $2,552,500 | $210,000 |
Career Statistics
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2008-09 | Brick Invitational | Connecticut Yankees | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2014-15 | ECEL U18 | New Jersey Rockets 18U | 12 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | USA-S15 | Team Orange | 5 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | OHL Cup | Elite Hockey Group | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | T1EHL U16 | New Jersey Rockets 16U | 27 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | |||||||||
| 2015-16 | USA-S16 | Team Royal | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | USHL | Muskegon Lumberjacks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | EHL | New Jersey Rockets | 34 | 7 | 19 | 26 | 52 | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2016-17 | USA-S17 | Team Kelly | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | USHL | Muskegon Lumberjacks | 58 | 3 | 20 | 23 | +5 | 51 | 4 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 2 | |||||||
| 2017-18 | USHL | Muskegon Lumberjacks | 59 | 12 | 26 | 38 | +5 | 69 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |||||||
| 2018-19 | NCAA | Univ. of Massachusetts | 41 | 13 | 16 | 29 | +31 | 26 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | NCAA | Univ. of Massachusetts | 22 | 4 | 11 | 15 | +9 | 14 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | NCAA | Univ. of Massachusetts | 27 | 3 | 11 | 14 | +21 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | AHL | Chicago Wolves | 9 | 0 | 5 | 5 | +3 | |||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | AHL | Milwaukee Admirals | 67 | 6 | 13 | 19 | -8 | 28 | 9 | -3 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | AHL | Milwaukee Admirals | 71 | 3 | 28 | 31 | -3 | 50 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -2 | 4 | ||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 2 | 8 | 0.0 | 16:28 | |||||||||
| 2023-24 | AHL | Milwaukee Admirals | 60 | 8 | 26 | 34 | +18 | 34 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 7 | +6 | 14 | ||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 46 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -3 | 21 | 76 | 2.6 | 16:45 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | AHL | Milwaukee Admirals | 30 | 8 | 4 | 12 | +10 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 2 | ||||||
| NHL Career | 55 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -1 | 23 | 84 | 2.4 | 16:42 | |||||||||||