Nick DeSimone — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nick DeSimone is an NHL defenseman for the Utah Mammoth. In the 2025-26 season Nick DeSimone has 2 goals, 6 assists and 8 points in 40 games, worth 1.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Nick DeSimone is an offense-first blueliner who has recently established himself in the NHL, with his current 1.6 GAR representing a career peak. In his fourth season, he has played 98 career games, demonstrating a developing role on the Utah Mammoth's backend.
His primary value driver is even-strength offense, contributing significantly with a +2.1 GAR in that category. Through 40 games this season, DeSimone has posted 8 points, showcasing his ability to generate offense from the defensive position.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Utah Mammoth |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 194 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 2 | 6 | 8 | +4 | 10 | 35 | 5.7% | 14:13 | 53.7% | 2.1 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 0.20 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.8 | +3.0 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 14th, GAR 56th, WAR 56th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 40 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1.1 |
| 2024-25 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1.1 |
| 2023-24 | 34 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 1.5 |
| 2022-23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nick DeSimone has been worth 1.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 56th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.5 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nick DeSimone's GAR this season?
Nick DeSimone has been worth 1.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 56th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nick DeSimone have this season?
Nick DeSimone has 2 goals and 6 assists for 8 points in 40 games this season.
Is Nick DeSimone a good defenseman?
Nick DeSimone ranks in the 56th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.1) in the 2025-26 season.