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Washington Capitals News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 6, 2025
Former Spartan Gucciardi Scores in Pro Debut

Former Spartan Gucciardi Scores in Pro Debut

Former Michigan State Spartans defenseman David Gucciardi is just nine days removed from his last college hockey game and has already made his mark at the professional level.

Washington Capitals News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 1, 2025
Spartans' Gucciardi Signs Pro Deal

Spartans' Gucciardi Signs Pro Deal

Another Michigan State Spartan will be heading to the NHL as senior defenseman David Gucciardi has officially signed a two-year entry-level that will begin next season with the Washington Capitals, announced by the organization's senior vice president and general manager, Chris Patrick , on Monday.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / March 31, 2025
Capitals sign David Gucciardi to two-year, entry-level contract

Capitals sign David Gucciardi to two-year, entry-level contract

The Washington Capitals announced Monday they signed defenseman David Gucciardi to a two-year, entry-level contract, which kicks in at the start of the 2025-26 season.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 28, 2025

Watch: Michigan State’s David Gucciardi Speaks After Loss to Cornell

TOLEDO, Ohio-- Michigan State entered the first round of the NCAA Tournament as the second overall seed. At this point in the season, there are no easy games, but the Spartans drew a particularly tough team in Cornell.

NHL News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 24, 2025

Four Spartans Honored on Senior Night Against Penn State

The No. 1 Michigan State Spartans (22-6-4) honored their four senior skaters on Saturday night in their final regular season home game at Munn Ice Arena this season.

Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / February 3, 2025

Capitals College Credits – January 2025: Hat Tricks for Leonard and Points on Defense for Cole Hutson, Ryan Chesley, and David Gucciardi

The Washington Capitals’ have eight prospects playing at the collegiate level for the 2024-25 season. They include Ryan Chesley, Chase Clark, David Gucciardi, Cole Hutson, Brent Johnson, Nick Kempf, Joaquim Lemay, and Ryan Leonard.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 29, 2025

Michigan State Defenseman Earns Big Ten Honors

Michigan State senior defenseman David Gucciardi was named the Big Ten Second Star of the Week for his performance against the Minnesota Golden Gophers last weekend, as announced by the conference on Tuesday.

NHL News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 25, 2025

Watch: Everything Michigan State D David Gucciardi Said After 9-3 Win Over Minnesota

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- No. 2 Michigan State soundly handled No. 4 Minnesota in its 9-3 win over the Golden Gophers at Munn Ice Arena on Friday. The Spartans had some usual scoring contributors participate in the nine-goal display, but they also had some who rarely ever find the back of the net.

Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / May 6, 2024

David Gucciardi: 2024 Annual Review And Forecast

Photo: Audrey Richardson, State News Next up in our Washington Capitals annual prospect review and forecast series is David Gucciardi, defenseman for the Michigan State University Spartans.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 30, 2024
NCAA men’s hockey regional Day 2 recap: Providence, Maryland Heights finalists set

NCAA men’s hockey regional Day 2 recap: Providence, Maryland Heights finalists set

The second slate of regional semifinal matchups took place on Friday, with some of the best teams in the country taking one step closer to the Frozen Four.

Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / January 22, 2024

Capitals College Credits: Ryan Leonard Three-Point Weekend, Chase Clark Out Of The Lineup, David Gucciardi Racks Up 12 Penalty Minutes

During the second half of the college hockey season, anything can happen. This past weekend was filled with shocking upsets and intense action all around.  It was no different for the six Washington Capitals’ student-athletes.

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