Devils' Nick DeSimone: Effective since entering lineup
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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.
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.
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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: Lands on waivers
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DeSimone was designated for waivers Wednesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
DeSimone's waiver placement is a strong indication that Oliver Kylington (personal) is ready to return to action. The 29-year-old DeSimone has managed just one goal and four assists in his 23 NHL 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.
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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.
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Flames' Nick DeSimone: Hits waivers
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DeSimone was placed on waivers by the Flames on Sunday, CapFriendly reports.
DeSimone has appeared in 266 career AHL games since finishing up his three-year career at Union College. The 27-year-old blueliner has yet to make his NHL debut.
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Flames' Nick DeSimone: Back in Flames organization
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DeSimone signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Flames on Wednesday.
DeSimone spent last season with AHL Stockton, registering 25 points in 68 games. The defenseman has yet to make his NHL debut and is likely organizational depth for the Flames.
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Rangers' Nick DeSimone: Dealt to Rangers
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DeSimone and a 2022 fourth-round pick were traded by Vegas to the Rangers in exchange for Brett Howden on Saturday.
DeSimone spent the entirety of the 2020-21 campaign in the minors, picking up 11 helpers through 22 contests split between AHL San Jose and AHL Rochester. The 26-year-old blueliner is a pending unrestricted free agent and isn't expected to be signed by the Rangers, so he'll likely be looking for work elsewhere this offseason.
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Golden Knights' Nick DeSimone: Traded Monday
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DeSimone will join the Golden Knights from the Sharks on Monday after being included as part of the three-team trade that saw Mattias Janmark also head to Vegas.
DeSimone is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, so his inclusion in the deal may not have a long-term impact on the Golden Knights. Undrafted out of Union College, the 26-year-old defenseman has yet to get into an NHL game, playing exclusively with AHL San Jose for which he has logged 190 games and tallied 26 goals and 65 helpers.
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Sharks' Nick DeSimone: Returning to AHL San Jose
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DeSimone was demoted to AHL San Jose on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
DeSimone should take on a fairly significant role with the minor-league team. The 26-year-old hasn't made his NHL debut yet despite occasional promotions to the active roster.
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Sharks' Nick DeSimone: Moves to taxi squad
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DeSimone was recalled from AHL San Jose to the taxi squad Tuesday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
The Sharks are shuffling their roster around, so it's unclear if the big club plans on putting DeSimone into the lineup. The 26-year-old has yet to make his NHL debut. He's accrued four points through six AHL games this year.
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Sharks' Nick DeSimone: On waivers
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San Jose waived DeSimone on Monday, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.
DeSimone stuck with AHL San Jose for the entirety of the 2019-20 campaign, picking up 19 points while posting a minus-8 rating. The 26-year-old blueliner likely won't see NHL ice in 2020-21 unless the Sharks are ravaged by injuries or illness.
