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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?

By Chris Feldman · Blue Shirt banter

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 9:06 PM

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The New York Rangers recalled defenseman Marc Del Gaizo from the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack.
The call-up follows an injury to Alberts Smits and Sean Durzi being placed on injured reserve.
Del Gaizo recorded 11 points in 15 games and was recently named captain in Hartford.

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The New York Rangers have recalled defenseman Marc Del Gaizo from their AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack. The roster move comes with Sean Durzi placed on injured reserve and Alberts Smits sidelined by an upper-body injury following Saturday night's contest in Seattle.

Del Gaizo, who signed with the Rangers during the offseason, was recently named the 16th captain in Wolf Pack history. He leads Hartford defensemen with 11 points across 15 games this season and could make his team debut as New York prepares to face the Edmonton Oilers.

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