After three days of unofficial reports, the Sharks officially announced Matt Nieto’s one year contract on Monday afternoon. It sounds like the initial report was true with Nieto getting a one-year deal worth just $735,00 on a one-way contract.
Nieto is the kind of player that frustrates fanbases because his combination of speed and solid possession don’t turn into the point totals we’re looking for. Whether it’s Torrey Mitchell, Tyler Kennedy or now Nieto, it seems hockey fans don’t believe a player that doesn’t score much can still be quite useful.
Nieto scored 17 points last season at the lowest points per game mark of his career (.