Age 28 Nov 5, 1992
Long Beach USA
Left Wing shoots left
5'11" 180 cm
185 lbs 84 kg
ELC Signing Age 20
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2020
Agent Darren Ferris
Transaction History
Apr 1, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (lower body) has suffered a setback in his recovery, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | |
Mar 29, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Head coach Bob Boughner said Monday that Nieto (lower body) is expected to miss the rest of the week, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. | |
Mar 27, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (lower body) will not play Saturday versus the Coyotes, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | |
Mar 26, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (lower body) won't play Friday against Arizona, but he could be an option for Saturday's rematch with the Coyotes, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | |
Mar 24, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (lower body) did not take line rushes and will not play Wednesday versus the Kings, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | |
Mar 22, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (lower body) won't play in Monday's game versus the Kings, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports. | |
Mar 20, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (lower body) is not on the ice for warmups, indicating he won't play Saturday versus the Blues, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. | |
Mar 20, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Blues, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | |
Mar 18, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Golden Knights. | |
Mar 12, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 6-0 win over the Ducks. | |
Feb 5, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto netted a goal on three shots in Friday's 5-4 shootout win over the Ducks. | |
Jan 24, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Wild. | |
Jan 22, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto scored the Sharks' only goal in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Wild. | |
Oct 13, 2020 | San Jose Sharks | signed LW Matt Nieto to a one-year, $700,000 contract. | |
Jul 6, 2018 | Colorado Avalanche | re-signed LW Matt Nieto to a two-year contract. | |
Nov 6, 2017 | Injured | Colorado Avalanche | placed LW Matt Nieto on IR. |
Jul 25, 2017 | Colorado Avalanche | re-signed LW Matt Nieto to a one-year, $1 million contract. | |
Jan 5, 2017 | Colorado Avalanche | Claimed LW Matt Nieto off waivers. | |
Jul 15, 2016 | San Jose Sharks | re-signed LW Matt Nieto to a one-year, $735,000 contact. | |
Dec 20, 2013 | Recalled | San Jose Sharks | recalled LW Matthew Nieto from San Francisco (ECHL). |
Dec 18, 2013 | Assigned | San Jose Sharks | assigned LW Matthew Nieto to San Francisco (ECHL). |
Nov 25, 2013 | Assigned | San Jose Sharks | assigned LW Matthew Nieto to Worcester (AHL). |
Apr 2, 2013 | San Jose Sharks | signed LW Matthew Nieto to an entry-level contract. |
2020-2021 Regular Season Stats
![]() Matt Nieto |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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San Jose Sharks |
28 | 5 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 4 | 303 | 42.90 | 46.50 | -2.80 | 44.40 | -4.30 | 0.79 | 1.19 |
Matt Nieto Stats by Elite Prospects | Matt Nieto Advanced Stats by ![]() |
Career Stats
Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
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2007-2008 | Salisbury School | USHS-Prep | 23 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
2008-2009 | U.S. National U17 Team | USDP | 13 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
2008-2009 | USA U18 | WJC-18 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||
2008-2009 | U.S. National U18 Team | USDP | 13 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
2008-2009 | U.S. National U18 Team | NAHL | 38 | 11 | 24 | 35 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
2008-2009 | USA U17 (all) | International-Jr | 12 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
2008-2009 | USA U17 | WHC-17 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
2009-2010 | USNTDP Juniors | USHL | 24 | 15 | 14 | 29 | 19 | ||||||||||||||||
2009-2010 | U.S. National U18 Team | USDP | 54 | 28 | 26 | 54 | 31 | ||||||||||||||||
2009-2010 | USA U18 | WJC-18 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
2009-2010 | U.S. National U17 Team | USDP | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
Draft Yr | 2010-2011 | Boston Univ. | NCAA | 39 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 16 | |||||||||||||||
2011-2012 | Boston Univ. | NCAA | 37 | 16 | 26 | 42 | 26 | ||||||||||||||||
2012-2013 | Boston Univ. | NCAA | 39 | 18 | 19 | 37 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
2012-2013 | Worcester Sharks | AHL | 11 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
2013-2014 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 66 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 16 | 809 | 46.30 | 55.41 | -2.14 | 52.86 | -2.62 | 0.67 | 1.34 | Playoffs | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | ||
2013-2014 | Worcester Sharks | AHL | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
2014-2015 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 72 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 20 | 920 | 40.74 | 48.98 | -1.97 | 52.82 | 1.25 | 0.39 | 1.24 | ||||||||
2015-2016 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 67 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 783 | 40.43 | 46.54 | -10.07 | 51.25 | -0.42 | 0.38 | 1.00 | Playoffs | 16 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
2016-2017 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 171 | 36.36 | 47.26 | -7.06 | 51.99 | -0.15 | 0.00 | 0.70 | ||||||||
2016-2017 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 43 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 565 | 33.33 | 47.75 | 1.56 | 49.83 | 2.37 | 0.64 | 0.85 | ||||||||
2017-2018 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 74 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 14 | 898 | 50.77 | 44.29 | -3.14 | 46.42 | -2.20 | 0.67 | 1.27 | Playoffs | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
2018-2019 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 64 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 8 | 695 | 45.00 | 55.77 | 8.77 | 51.52 | 2.13 | 0.17 | 1.47 | Playoffs | 12 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | ||
2019-2020 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 70 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 6 | 751 | 56.40 | 50.60 | -0.70 | 52.50 | 1.10 | 0.48 | 1.36 | Playoffs | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
2020-2021 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 28 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 303 | 42.90 | 46.50 | -2.80 | 44.40 | -4.30 | 0.79 | 1.19 | ||||||||
Matt Nieto Stats by Elite Prospects | Matt Nieto Advanced Stats by ![]() |
Active Contract
Standard Contract | 1 Years $700,000 0.86% of cap space
2020-2021 | ||
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Cap Hit | $700,000 | UFA |
AAV | $700,000 | |
Performance Bonuses | $0 | |
Base Salary | $700,000 | |
Signing Bonuses | $0 | |
Total Salary | $700,000 | |
Minors Salary | $700,000 | |
Clauses | ||
UFA Year | ||
Buy It Out | ||
Minors Salary Unconfirmed |
Contract History
Standard Contract | 2 Years $3,950,000 2.48% of cap space
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,775,000 1.18% of cap space