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NOVEMBER 23 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deposits game-winner DeSimone scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact DeSimone's shot through traffic found the net at 7:32 of the third period, and that goal was the game-winner. This was just his second career game-winner. The 31-year-old defenseman already has three points in seven outings this season, compared to six points in 20 appearances in 2024-25. He's added 11 shots on net, seven blocked shots, three hits and a plus-1 rating this year while playing a part-time role, though he was listed on the top pairing Saturday.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

DeSimone scores go-ahead goal in 3rd and Mammoth beat slumping Rangers 3-2 to stop 4-game skid

Nick DeSimone scored the tiebreaking goal 7:32 into the third period and the Utah Mammoth beat the scuffling New York Rangers 3-2 to snap a four-game losing streak

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Tallies in win DeSimone scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact DeSimone got the Mammoth on the board midway through the second period, sparking the team's eventual comeback win. It was a goal against his hometown team, as DeSimone is from the Buffalo suburb of East Amherst, New York. The 30-year-old defenseman has a goal, an assist, five shots on net and a minus-1 rating through two appearances this season. He appears to have gained an advantage over Olli Maatta for ice time on the third pairing, though DeSimone's typical level of production is far lower than what he's shown since entering the lineup over the weekend.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Peterka, Crouse score early in Mammoth's 4-goal 3rd period to beat Sabres 5-2

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NOVEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Draws helper in season debut DeSimone notched an assist in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Senators.

Impact DeSimone was scratched for the first 15 games of the season before rotating into the lineup for Olli Maatta on Sunday. Earning a helper in his season debut should help DeSimone's case for playing time, though he'll likely peak as a third-pairing blueliner when the Mammoth are relatively healthy. The 30-year-old doesn't need to be rostered in fantasy, as he doesn't have enough upside to offset his lack of guaranteed playing time.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Signs one-year extension DeSimone signed a one-year, $800,000 contract extension with the Mammoth on Thursday, Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact DeSimone made 20 regular-season appearances for Utah during the 2024-25 campaign and recorded a goal, five assists, 14 hits and 14 blocked shots while averaging 15:35 of ice time. He'll presumably attempt to compete for more consistent playing time during training camp this fall.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Offers helper Thursday DeSimone logged an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Predators.

Impact DeSimone has played in four of the last six games, earning a goal and an assist, as well as six shots on net, three hits and four blocked shots in that span. The 30-year-old is filling in for John Marino (face) currently. DeSimone has contributed a career-high six points with 22 shots on net, 13 hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating across 18 appearances with Utah this season.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring Sunday DeSimone scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and blocked three shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact DeSimone had been a healthy scratch for the previous 17 contests. He stayed on the NHL roster after avoiding waivers multiple times as Utah's defense got healthy, and he checked in Sunday to cover the absence of Olli Maatta (lower body). DeSimone is up to five points, 19 shots on net, 12 hits and 12 blocked shots across 15 games for Utah, but his place in the lineup isn't guaranteed for the rest of the campaign.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Kerfoot has a goal and 2 assists in Utah's 5-2 victory over the Blackhawks

Alexander Kerfoot had a goal and two assists and Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots to help the Utah Hockey Club beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Sunday

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

No easy path to playing time DeSimone was scratched for the ninth straight game in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact DeSimone doesn't have a path into the lineup while Utah's NHL defense group is nearly fully healthy, except for Robert Bortuzzo (lower body). The 30-year DeSimone has six points over 25 outings this season, including four assists across 14 contests for Utah. If he checks back into the lineup, he'll fill a third-pairing role, so there isn't much fantasy value to be had from a player in that kind of situation.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Earns helper Sunday DeSimone notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-4 shootout win over the Capitals.

Impact DeSimone ended an eight-game point drought with the helper. The 30-year-old blueliner is up to four assists, 16 shots on net, 10 hits, nine blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 14 appearances since Utah claimed him off waivers from the Devils. DeSimone has less competition for playing time now that Utah lost Vladislav Kolyachonok on waivers to the Penguins, leaving the Hockey Club with just three healthy right-shot blueliners. Olli Maatta could shift over to his off side if head coach Andre Tourigny wants to get Juuso Valimaki a look, but DeSimone should continue to play regularly until Robert Bortuzzo (lower body) or Sean Durzi (shoulder) can suit up.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Records two assists DeSimone provided two assists and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Wild.

Impact DeSimone has three assists over five games with Utah. He's received a larger opportunity than he did in New Jersey, though DeSimone could find himself back in the press box once Mikhail Sergachev (upper body) is able to return. For the season, DeSimone has five points, 14 shots on net, 18 hits, 25 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 16 appearances while often seeing third-pairing minutes.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 11 • 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