"Gucciardi played in two preseason games for the Capitals this fall, last skating 16:42 of ice time in a 4-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. He also played in the team's 5-1 defeat of the Philadelphia Flyers at Hershey's Giant Center last week. Overall in the two contests, Gucciardi finished with a plus-two rating, two shots, two minor penalties, and the primary assist on a Connor McMichael goal in Columbus. The Capitals selected the rearguard in the seventh round of the 2022 NHL Draft, signing him to his entry-level contract this past March."
"Gucciardi made his professional debut with the Bears last season under head coach Todd Nelson, playing in two games for Hershey at the end of their regular season. He scored his first career AHL goal against the Hartford Wolf Pack on April 5. Although he wasn't highly touted during his draft year, Gucciardi has sharply risen in prospect rankings after developing in college hockey with the Spartans. Many analysts believe he was one of the best defensemen in the NCAA during his senior season."
The Washington Capitals loaned prospect defenseman David Gucciardi to the AHL Hershey Bears, one of five roster moves including players who cleared waivers. Gucciardi appeared in two preseason games, totaling 16:42 of ice time in a 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets and participating in a 5-1 Hershey victory over the Flyers. He recorded a plus-two rating, two shots, two minor penalties, and a primary assist on a Connor McMichael goal. The Capitals drafted him in the seventh round in 2022 and signed him to an entry-level contract in March. Gucciardi played four NCAA seasons at Michigan State and scored his first AHL goal on April 5, and his prospect stock rose after a strong senior season.
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