Matt Nieto broke into the NHL with the San Jose Sharks during the 2013-14 season due in large part to his breakaway speed. Nieto was a nice addition to the Sharks lineup during his rookie campaign, but like many San Jose players, took a step backwards last year.
Now, entering his third year in the league, Nieto is almost at a crossroads in his career as the Sharks have some intriguing young prospects that will be looking to make the roster in the 2015-16 season.
The former second-round pick is not the biggest forward, standing five-foot-11 and 177 pounds, but he can still be an effective player due to his aforementioned speed.