The Utah Mammoth announced today the signing of defenseman Nick DeSimone to a two-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $1 million.
“Nick has added important depth on our blue line and plays a simple, consistent game,” said Bill Armstrong, general manager of the Utah Mammoth. “He skates well, moves the puck effectively, and is the consummate professional.”
About Nick DeSimone:
- DeSimone, 31, recorded 2-6-8 and 10 penalty minutes (PIM) in 40 games last season.
- The 6-foot-2, 194-pound defenseman has tallied 5-16-21 and 16 PIM in 98 career NHL games with Utah, New Jersey Devils, and the Calgary Flames since making his league debut with Calgary in 2022-23.
- DeSimone has played 353 career AHL contests with the Utica Comets, Calgary Wranglers, Stockton Heat, Rochester Americans, and San Jose Barracuda since 2016-17, earning 38-141-179 and 133 PIM. He served as an alternate captain for two seasons with both San Jose (2019-21) and Calgary (2022-24). DeSimone has also made 43 Calder Cup Playoff appearances with Calgary, Stockton, and San Jose, registering 6-14-20 and 14 PIM.
- A native of East Amherst, New York, DeSimone previously played three seasons at Union College from 2014-17, posting 15-33-48 in 109 NCAA games.
