DeSimone logged an assist in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

DeSimone ended a 13-game point drought with the assist. He was also scratched 10 times in that span, but he hasn't been in the press box since Dec. 16. DeSimone has contributed four points, 20 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and 11 hits over 21 appearances in a third-pairing role this season. He'll need to continue to play well to fend off Olli Maatta for playing time.

DeSimone played in his eighth straight game in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers, but his point drought is up to 11 contests.

EDGE Analysis

DeSimone was scratched for 10 of 11 games between Nov. 28 and Dec. 16. While he's regained a spot in the lineup over Olli Maatta, DeSimone hasn't been able to get back on the scoresheet, which leaves him at risk of slipping back into a part-time role. He's at three points, 20 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 18 appearances this season.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

DeSimone was scratched for the ninth straight game in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.