Dmitri Simashev - NHL News & Rumors

Hopes to make Opening Night roster Simashev said Friday that his main goal for training camp is to make the Mammoth's Opening Night roster.

Impact Simashev was the sixth overall pick in 2023, and he got his first opportunity to contribute at the NHL level last year. Across 28 regular-season appearances with Utah, he recorded an assist, 28 blocked shots, 23 PIM and 14 hits while averaging 15:06 of ice time. The 21-year-old isn't guaranteed a spot on the Opening Night roster heading into the 2026-27 campaign, but he'll likely compete with Maveric Lamoureux during training camp for a spot on the team's blue line to begin the regular season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to NHL Simashev was recalled from AHL Tucson on Saturday, per the AHL Website.

Impact Simashev will return to Utah for the first time since March 5, where he played one game while MacKenzie Weegar prepared to make his Mammoth debut. Across 25 NHL games this season, Simashev has an assist, 23 shots on net, 8 hits and 26 blocked shots. With the Mammoth looking to lock down a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference, the young blueliner will likely serve as a depth defenseman for the time being.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Simashev was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Saturday.

Impact MacKenzie Weegar is ready for his Utah debut, and Mikhail Sergachev is also set to return from a lower-body injury. That means there's no room for Simashev in the lineup, so he'll head to Tucson to resume getting regular playing time with the Roadrunners.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Vanecek earns 1st shutout of the season, 100th career win in Utah's 3-0 victory over the Flyers

Vitek Vanecek stopped 16 shots and Dylan Guenther assisted on two Utah goals as the Mammoth beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Recalled from AHL Simasshen was summoned from AHL Tucson on Thursday.

Impact Simashev was selected sixth overall by the franchise in 2023 and the 21-year-old has played 24 games this season at the NHL level, picking up one assist and 26 blocked shots. He has been more successful for Tucson this season, potting eight goals and 20 assists in 30 appearances. The Mammoth acquired MacKenzie Weegar from Calgary on Wednesday, but it will take time to process his visa. The Mammoth currently have six defensemen on the roster, necessitating the recall of Simashev.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Simashev was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Wednesday.

Impact Simashev has logged 24 games in the NHL this year, recording one assist, eight hits and 23 shots while averaging 15:28 of ice time. This likely won't be the last time the 21-year-old blueliner is called up from the minors, though he is unlikely to play enough to offer more than low-end fantasy value.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Simashev was recalled from AHL Tucson on Tuesday.

Impact Simashev has split time between the NHL and AHL this season. He has one assist in 24 appearances with the big club in 2025-26 while notching seven goals and 25 points in 27 minor-league outings.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Tucson Simashev was loaned to AHL Tucson on Friday.

Impact The defenseman was recalled Tuesday and practiced with the Mammoth. Simashev has one assist in 24 games with Utah this season, his first in the NHL.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Simashev was brought up from AHL Tucson on Tuesday.

Impact Simashev has generated seven goals and 23 points in 25 AHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign. He has picked up one assist, 23 shots on goal, 26 blocked shots and eight hits in 24 NHL appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Simashev was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Friday.

Impact The defenseman was a healthy scratch in both games during his recent callup. Overall, Simashev has one assist in 24 NHL games this season. The 20-year-old was drafted sixth-overall in 2023 and it still may take a while before his offensive skills are fantasy-worthy in redraft leagues.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from minors Simashev was recalled from AHL Tucson on Tuesday.

Impact Simashev's promotion would seem to indicate that Sean Durzi (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup versus the Panthers on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, forward Cameron Hebig was sent down to the minors. In 24 NHL games this year, Simashev has yet to score a goal while generating just one assist. Instead, fantasy managers probably should expect him to suddenly start producing offensively if he gets into the lineup.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Notches three helpers Simashev logged three assists in AHL Tucson's 5-4 overtime win over Iowa on Saturday.

Impact Simashev has maintained a point-per-game pace since he went down to the AHL, and this was his second three-assist effort. He has four goals and 10 helpers over 14 outings, while adding a plus-4 rating and 34 shots on net. Simashev has a promising future, but a little developmental time at Tucson is working wonders for the blueliner's production and confidence.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Adjusting quickly to AHL Simashev posted three assists and a plus-4 rating in AHL Tucson's 8-7 overtime loss to Bakersfield on Saturday.

Impact Simashev took a couple of games to get acclimated with the Roadrunners, but he's earned five points over his last three outings. The 20-year-old defenseman's stay in the minors will probably be temporary, but the Mammoth are opting for a more veteran core of blueliners for the time being. Simashev had one helper and a minus-9 rating in his first 24 NHL appearances prior to his demotion, but playing in the AHL looks to be getting his confidence up again.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Simashev was assigned to AHL Tucson on Tuesday.

Impact Utah also recalled Daniil But and placed Kevin Rooney on waivers during Tuesday's roster shuffle. Simashev has one assist, 23 shots on goal, 26 blocked shots and eight hits in 24 NHL appearances this season. He should receive a starring role in the AHL before a potential call-up to the Mammoth later in the year.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first NHL point Simashev recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact The helper was Simashev's first point in 14 appearances for the Mammoth. Despite the lack of offense so far, the 20-year-old defenseman has settled into a top-four role, though he has not received much power-play time. He's added 17 shots on net, 17 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a minus-3 rating while primarily playing alongside Mikhail Sergachev, who scored the goal Simashev assisted on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets two shots in debut Simashev recorded two shots as Utah suffered a 2-1 loss to Colorado in his NHL debut Thursday.

Impact Simashev also had a hit and a block in 14:25 of ice time. Although he was selected with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, Simashev isn't likely to be on the radar of many fantasy managers because he lacks offensive upside. The 20-year-old had just 16 points across 119 regular-season appearances with KHL Yaroslavl over the previous two campaigns. Simashev is on Utah's third pairing and doesn't have a role with the man advantage, which also doesn't put him in an optimal position to contribute offensively.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon scores go-ahead goal early in 3rd, Avalanche beat Mammoth 2-1 in home opener

Nathan MacKinnon scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period on a power play, Scott Wedgewood made 32 saves and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Utah Mammoth 2-1 on Thursday...

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Inks entry-level deal Simashev agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with Utah on Wednesday.

Impact Simashev will make the jump to North America after spending the last three years playing for Yaroslav Lokomotiv in the KHL. In 56 regular-season games this year, the 20-year-old blueliner notched one goal and five assists before adding one point in 21 playoff appearances. While Simashev figures to get a look during training camp in the fall, he will likely spend the bulk of the 2025-26 campaign in the minors with AHL Tucson.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to join NHL club in 2024-25 Simashev is expected to sign with Utah when the KHL season ends and could debut with the club in April, per RG Media.

Impact Simashev would need to sign an entry-level deal with Utah when his campaign with Yaroslavl Lokomotiv ends and would burn a year of that contract by joining up with Utah right away. Selected by the club with the sixth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, Simashev isn't exactly known for his offensive upside, having tallied just six points in 47 games in the KHL this year.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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