Matt Nieto

Colorado Avalanche logo
Age 30 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
Draft Year 2011
Drafted Overall 47
Draft Round 2
Draft Team San Jose Sharks logo

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Transaction History
Mar 20, 2023 Colorado Avalanche | Matt Nieto | Nieto produced an assist in Monday's 5-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Mar 13, 2023 Colorado Avalanche | Matt Nieto | Nieto scored a goal in Monday's 8-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
Mar 7, 2023 Colorado Avalanche | Matt Nieto | Nieto provided an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Feb 24, 2023 Colorado Avalanche | Matt Nieto | Nieto scored a goal on five shots in Friday's 5-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Feb 12, 2023 Colorado Avalanche | Matt Nieto | Nieto scored a goal on two shots over 9:42 of ice time in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers.
Jan 29, 2023 Colorado Avalanche | Matt Nieto | Nieto scored an empty-net goal in Saturday's 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues. He finished with three shots on goal, one hit and two penalty minutes over 15:01 of ice time.
Jan 27, 2023 Colorado Avalanche | Matt Nieto | Nieto had two shots on goal and two penalty minutes over 13:51 of ice time in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Jan 25, 2023 TRADE ANALYSIS
The San Jose Sharks acquired Martin Kaut and Jacob MacDonald from the Colorado Avalanche for Ryan Merkley and Matt Nieto
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Jan 10, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto scored a goal and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Jan 8, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto notched an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Boston Bruins.
Jan 6, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto scored a goal on two shots and went minus-2 in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Dec 21, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto registered an assist and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Calgary Flames.
Dec 18, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (undisclosed) was removed from injured reserve Sunday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Dec 16, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (undisclosed) won't make his return Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Dec 6, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Dec 4, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto posted a power-play assist in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Nov 30, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto scored a goal during Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the host Maple Leafs.
Nov 23, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto notched an assist, three shots on goal, a plus-2 rating and two PIM in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Seattle Kraken.
Nov 21, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators.
Nov 18, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
Nov 15, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Oct 27, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto notched an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Apr 28, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto notched an assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Apr 24, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto notched an assist and three hits in Sunday's 5-4 shootout win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Apr 17, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto scored a goal in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild.
Apr 8, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto notched an assist, four hits and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Calgary Flames.
Mar 31, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Thursday versus Colorado, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Mar 21, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (undisclosed) will not join San Jose on its upcoming two-game road trip, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
Mar 20, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (undisclosed) will not play Sunday against the Arizona Coyotes, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Mar 12, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto scored a goal and added two hits in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Feb 22, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto notched an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Feb 17, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto picked up an assist and two hits in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
Dec 5, 2021 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto notched two assists in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Nov 25, 2021 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto scored a goal and added two PIM in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators.
Nov 12, 2021 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (COVID-19) cleared virus-related protocols Friday.
Oct 30, 2021 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (lower body) entered the league's COVID-19 protocols Saturday.
Oct 28, 2021 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (lower body) will not be available for Thursday's game against the Montreal Canadiens, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Sep 23, 2021 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (lower body) practiced with the San Jose Sharks on Thursday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Jun 21, 2021 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (lower body) agreed to terms on a two-year, $1.7 million contract with San Jose on Monday.
May 11, 2021 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (lower body) won't be available for Wednesday's season finale versus Vegas, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Apr 26, 2021 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto (lower body) has suffered a subsequent setback in his recovery and is no longer skating, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
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 Arizona 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 the Arizona Coyotes, but he could be an option for Saturday's rematch with the Arizona 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 Vegas 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 Anaheim 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 Anaheim 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 Minnesota Wild.
Jan 22, 2021 San Jose Sharks | Matt Nieto | Nieto scored the San Jose Sharks' only goal in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Minnesota 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 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 San Jose Sharks | Recalled LW Matthew Nieto from San Francisco (ECHL).
Dec 18, 2013 San Jose Sharks | Assigned LW Matthew Nieto to San Francisco (ECHL).
Nov 25, 2013 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.
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2022-2023 Regular Season Stats

Matt Nieto
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks logo 45 8 7 15 -22 8 554 37.50 47.00 -4.80 48.00 -1.10 0.87 1.52
Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche logo 26 4 2 6 6 6 234 64.70 57.00 6.00 51.40 2.05 3.59
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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
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
2021-2022 San Jose Sharks NHL 70 6 11 17 19 858 36.80 47.20 0.30 44.10 -1.40 0.42 1.19
2022-2023 San Jose Sharks NHL 45 8 7 15 8 554 37.50 47.00 -4.80 48.00 -1.10 0.87 1.52
2022-2023 Colorado Avalanche NHL 26 4 2 6 6 234 64.70 57.00 6.00 51.40 2.05 3.59
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Active Contract

Signing Team San Jose Sharks logo
Signing Date June 21, 2021
Signing Status UFA
Agent Darren Ferris
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,700,000 1.03% of cap space
2021-2022 2022-2023
Cap Hit $850,000 $850,000
UFA
AAV $850,000 $850,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $850,000 $850,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $850,000 $850,000
Minors Salary $850,000 $850,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Buy It Out

Contract History

Signing Team San Jose Sharks logo
Signing Date October 13, 2020
Signing Status UFA
Agent Darren Ferris
Standard Contract | 1 Years $700,000 0.86% of cap space
2020-2021
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
Minors Salary Unconfirmed
Signing Team Colorado Avalanche logo
Signing Date July 6, 2018
Signing Status RFA
Agent Darren Ferris
Standard Contract | 2 Years $3,950,000 2.48% of cap space
2018-2019 2019-2020
Cap Hit $1,975,000 $1,975,000
UFA
AAV $1,975,000 $1,975,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $1,975,000 $1,975,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $1,975,000 $1,975,000
Minors Salary $1,975,000 $1,975,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Colorado Avalanche logo
Signing Date July 25, 2017
Signing Status RFA
Agent Darren Ferris
Standard Contract | 1 Years $1,000,000 1.33% of cap space
2017-2018
Cap Hit $1,000,000
RFA
AAV $1,000,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $1,000,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $1,000,000
Minors Salary $1,000,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team San Jose Sharks logo
Signing Date July 15, 2016
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 1 Years $735,000 1.01% of cap space
2016-2017
Cap Hit $735,000
RFA
AAV $735,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $735,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $735,000
Minors Salary $735,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team San Jose Sharks logo
Signing Date April 1, 2013
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,775,000 1.18% of cap space
2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016
Cap Hit $759,167 $759,167 $759,167
RFA
AAV $925,000 $925,000 $925,000
Performance Bonuses $232,500 $132,500 $132,500
Base Salary $600,000 $700,000 $700,000
Signing Bonuses $92,500 $92,500 $92,500
Total Salary $692,500 $792,500 $792,500
Minors Salary $70,000 $70,000 $70,000
Clauses
UFA Year