Hockey Club's Nick DeSimone: No easy path to playing time
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DeSimone was scratched for the ninth straight game in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.
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.
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Hockey Club's Nick DeSimone: Earns helper Sunday
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DeSimone notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-4 shootout win over the Capitals.
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.
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Hockey Club's Nick DeSimone: Claimed by Utah
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DeSimone was claimed off waivers by Utah on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
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 will likely compete for a third-pairing role on Utah's blue line.
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Devils' Nick DeSimone: Recalled Friday
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DeSimone was called up from AHL Utica on Friday.
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.
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Devils' Nick DeSimone: Sent to AHL
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DeSimone was assigned to AHL Utica on Wednesday.
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.
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Devils' Nick DeSimone: Called back up
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DeSimone was recalled from AHL Utica on Monday.
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.
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Devils' Nick DeSimone: Dropped to minors
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DeSimone was assigned to AHL Utica on Sunday.
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.
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Devils' Nick DeSimone: Recalled Friday
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DeSimone was summoned from AHL Utica on Friday.
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.
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Devils' Nick DeSimone: Waived by New Jersey
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DeSimone was waived by New Jersey on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
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, recording two goals and seven points while averaging 13:29 of ice time. DeSimone will likely head to the AHL if he clears waivers.
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Devils' Nick DeSimone: Yet to debut with NJ
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DeSimone has yet to play in a game for New Jersey since being claimed off waivers from the Flames on Jan. 25.
Almost a month since joining the Devils, DeSimone has yet to exit the press box. He had five points in 23 games with Calgary prior to being waived, but it may take multiple injuries for DeSimone to see ice time in New Jersey.
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Devils' Nick DeSimone: Taken off waivers
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DeSimone was selected off waivers by the Devils from the Flames on Thursday, according to Randy Sportak of The Hockey News.
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.
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Flames' Nick DeSimone: Summoned from minors
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DeSimone was called up from AHL Calgary on Tuesday.
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.
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Flames' Nick DeSimone: Heads to AHL
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DeSimone was sent down to AHL Calgary on Sunday.
DeSimone has four assists, six shots on goal, six blocked shots and six hits in eight NHL outings this campaign. He also has four helpers in six AHL appearances.
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Flames' Nick DeSimone: Shifts to AHL
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DeSimone was reassigned to AHL Calgary on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
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.
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Flames' Nick DeSimone: Earns first NHL assist
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DeSimone recorded an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.
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.
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Flames' Nick DeSimone: Called up from AHL
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DeSimone was recalled from AHL Calgary on Friday.
The defenseman will replace Jordan Oesterle on the blue line as Oesterle was placed on waivers Thursday and cleared Friday. DeSimone has four assists in six AHL games this season. He made his NHL debut in 2022-23, playing four games without a point for the Flames.
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Flames' Nick DeSimone: Placed on waivers
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DeSimone was put on waivers by Calgary on Thursday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.
DeSimone will presumably report to the AHL's Wranglers if he clears. He had eight goals and 46 points in 65 contests with Calgary's top minor-league affiliate last season.
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Flames' Nick DeSimone: Sent to AHL
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DeSimone was reassigned to the AHL on Friday, according to the AHL's transactions page.
DeSimone was called up by Calgary on Tuesday, but he didn't end up playing for the Flames during his latest NHL stint. The 28-year-old has four goals and 15 points in 20 AHL contests this season.
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Flames' Nick DeSimone: Rises to top level
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DeSimone was recalled by the Flames on Tuesday.
Dennis Gilbert (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move, so DeSimone could be in for an extended stay with the big club. DeSimone's gone scoreless through four NHL appearances this year.
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Flames' Nick DeSimone: Sent to AHL
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DeSimone was sent down to AHL Calgary on Tuesday.
DeSimone was held off the scoresheet in four contests with the Flames, logging two hits and four blocked shots with a minus-4 rating. The 27-year-old rookie defenseman will continue to serve as depth in the AHL. Dennis Gilbert was recalled in a corresponding move.
