Nick DeSimone - NHL News & Rumors

Earns helper in team debut DeSimone logged an assist in Friday's 2-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact DeSimone spent the first three months of the campaign in the Devils' organization. He was waived Jan. 4, but Utah claimed him to replace losing Dakota Mermis to Toronto on waivers a couple of days earlier. DeSimone made his Utah and season debuts Friday, logging 14:00 of ice time in a third-pairing role. Prior to this season, the 30-year-old defenseman had seven points and 38 NHL appearances to his name. He's unlikely to score enough to be a factor in fantasy.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Utah DeSimone was claimed off waivers by Utah on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact DeSimone was waived by the Devils on Friday after posting a goal, two points and a plus-7 rating over 11 games. The 30-year-old DeSimone should slot into a regular role on Utah's blueline.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers The Devils put DeSimone on waivers Saturday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact DeSimone has been with the Devils for 22 games and never saw any game action. The 30-year-old defenseman will be sent to AHL Utica, should he pass through waivers.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Friday DeSimone was called up from AHL Utica on Friday.

Impact DeSimone has been a healthy scratch in all 18 NHL games that he has been rostered this season. The veteran defenseman had three assists in 12 AHL games before his recall. Expect DeSimone to be a healthy scratch versus Carolina on Friday.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL DeSimone was assigned to AHL Utica on Wednesday.

Impact DeSimone was called up by the Devils in mid-November, but he didn't see any playing time during his stint with the NHL club. He should have more consistent opportunities to contribute in the minors.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called back up DeSimone was recalled from AHL Utica on Monday.

Impact DeSimone spent over a week with the Devils before being assigned to Utica on Sunday, but he didn't appear in any games during that stint in the NHL. He'll rejoin the Devils a day after being sent down, but it seems likely that he'll continue to serve mainly as a seventh defender.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to minors DeSimone was assigned to AHL Utica on Sunday.

Impact DeSimone has been a healthy scratch in six straight games while serving as the Devils' seventh defender. He could return to the NHL before Thursday's contest against Carolina. DeSimone has two assists in nine minor-league outings this season.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Friday DeSimone was summoned from AHL Utica on Friday.

Impact DeSimone has two assists in nine appearances with Utica in 2024-25. The Devils had only six healthy defensemen on their roster, so DeSimone gives them some flexibility going into a back-to-back set against the Islanders and Sharks on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by New Jersey DeSimone was waived by New Jersey on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact DeSimone signed a one-year contract with New Jersey in late June but was unable to earn a spot on the team's Opening Night roster. He made 34 regular-season appearances in the NHL between Calgary and New Jersey last year, and he recorded two goals and seven points while averaging 13:29 of ice time. He'll likely head to the AHL if he clears waivers.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks one-year deal DeSimone signed a one-year, one-way contract worth $775,000 with New Jersey on Monday.

Impact DeSimone registered two goals, seven points, 28 shots on net, 42 blocked shots and 29 hits in 34 games between the Devils and Flames in 2023-24. He will compete for a depth spot on New Jersey's blue line during training camp in the fall.

JUNE 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Effective since entering lineup DeSimone had one hit and a plus-1 rating across 11:27 of ice time in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact DeSimone had to wait six weeks to make his Devils debut after being claimed off waivers from Calgary, but the former Flame is off to a hot start in New Jersey. He had an assist in his Devils debut Thursday against the Stars, then scored a goal Saturday in Arizona. While DeSimone was finally held off the scoresheet Sunday, he still made a positive impact as the only New Jersey player to post a positive rating in the game. DeSimone was on the ice for Nico Hischier's unassisted third-period goal and none of the three subsequent Vegas tallies.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off waivers DeSimone was selected off waivers from the Flames on Thursday, according to Randy Sportak of The Hockey News.

Impact DeSimone has a goal, five points, 19 shots, 12 hits and 21 blocks in 23 contests this season. Although he might not make his Devils debut Thursday in Carolina, DeSimone is likely to serve as a third-pairing defenseman once he does draw into the lineup.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on waivers DeSimone was designated for waivers Wednesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Impact DeSimone's waiver placement is a strong indication that Oliver Kylington (personal) is ready to return to action. For his part, the 29-year-old DeSimone managed just one goal and four assists in his 23 games this season while averaging a meager 12:03 of ice time. Assuming he clears waivers, DeSimone figures to be sent down to AHL Calgary.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first career goal DeSimone scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Ducks.

Impact DeSimone tallied at 2:24 of the first period for his first NHL goal. The 29-year-old defenseman was playing in just his 17th top-level game. He's been a rotational option on the third pairing this season, though it appears he has an edge over Jordan Oesterle for now. DeSimone is up to five points, 11 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 13 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flames' Nick DeSimone Blasts Point Shot To Score First NHL Goal

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Summoned from minors DeSimone was called up from AHL Calgary on Tuesday.

Impact DeSimone has contributed four assists, six shots on goal, six blocked shots and six hits in eight NHL outings this season. He could get a chance to play during his recall after Chris Tanev (upper body) was injured Monday versus Colorado.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to AHL DeSimone was sent down to AHL Calgary on Sunday.

Impact DeSimone has four assists, six shots on goal, six blocked shots and six hits in eight NHL outings this campaign. He has four helpers in six AHL contests this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bags apple in shootout loss DeSimone produced an assist in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Islanders.

Impact DeSimone snapped a four-game point drought with the helper. The 28-year-old has fared well in limited minutes, racking up four assists, six shots on net, six blocked shots, five hits and an even plus-minus rating over seven appearances since he replaced Jordan Oesterle on the roster. DeSimone is unlikely to see more than a third-pairing role given the talent on the Flames' blue line.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts two assists DiSimone posted two assists and one shot in the Flames' 4-2 win over the Predators on Tuesday.

Impact DiSimone picked up assists on goals by Dillon Dube and Blake Coleman. He has now picked up points in the two games he has played in this year, with three assists in that span. When in the lineup, DiSimone should play on the bottom defensive pairing.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rises to top level According to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan, DeSimone is practicing with the Flames on Monday, indicating he's been recalled from AHL Calgary.

Impact DeSimone appears poised to skate on the third pairing Tuesday against the Predators. He made his season debut with the Flames on Saturday against Seattle, tallying an assist in 12:27 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to AHL DeSimone was reassigned to AHL Calgary on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact DeSimone suited up for his first NHL game of the year Saturday against Seattle and picked up his first career NHL point. The 28-year-old could rejoin the NHL squad ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Nashville.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first NHL assist DeSimone recorded an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.

Impact DeSimone earned his first NHL point with the secondary helper on Yegor Sharangovich's third-period tally. The 28-year-old DeSimone started the year well at AHL Calgary to earn his call-up to the big club after Jordan Oesterle was waived. DeSimone immediately entered the lineup, displacing Dennis Gilbert. Given the result, DeSimone may have a chance to carve out a third-pairing role.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from AHL DeSimone was recalled from AHL Calgary on Friday.

Impact The defenseman will replace Jordan Oesterle on the blue line as Oesterle was placed on waivers Thursdaym and cleared Friday. DeSimone had four assists in six AHL games this season. He made his NHL debut in 2022-23, playing four games with nary a point, for the Flames.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers DeSimone was put on waivers by Calgary on Thursday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.

Impact DeSimone will presumably report to the AHL's Wranglers if he clears. He had eight goals and 46 points in 65 contests with the Wranglers last season.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dobson scores in OT to rally Islanders past Flames, 4-3

Noah Dobson scored a power-play 4:02 into overtime and the the New York Islanders rallied for a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Dobson scores in OT to rally Islanders past Flames, 4-3