Utah currently has three defensemen on injured reserve, according to the NHL Media Site: Robert Bortuzzo, Sean Durzi, and Maveric Lamoureux. Former Devil John Marino has been dealing with an injury that has kept him off the ice this season as well.

The Utah Hockey Club have been putting together a presentable inaugural season since leaving the Arizona Coyotes in the dust, but they’ve dealt with some injuries, especially on defense. To help fill the void,

The Utah Hockey Club has claimed defenseman Nick DeSimone from waivers by the New Jersey Devils. DeSimone, 30, had two goals and seven points in 34 games last season, split between the Devils and Calgary Flames.

After claiming defenseman Nick DeSimone off waivers from the New Jersey Devils earlier today, the Utah Hockey Club had one too many players on their active roster.

The Devils are making a move to open up a roster spot. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the Devils have placed defenseman Nick DeSimone on waivers. It’s the second time this season that the 30-year-old finds himself on the wire.