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 brings a veteran presence to our blue line and plays a very reliable game,” said Bill Armstrong, general manager of the Utah Mammoth. “He skates well, moves the puck effectively, and is the consummate professional. We are excited to have him on our roster.”
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.
