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Matt Nieto

Sharks Hurt Their Prospect Pipeline With Nieto Signing

Josh Frojelin | June 22, 2021

The San Jose Sharks will have plenty of young talent on the wings next season. With Timo Meier and Kevin Labanc looking to improve after their last two seasons left…

Categories Sharks Transactions

Sharks: 4 Players That Should Be Traded by the Deadline

Marco Milani | February 26, 2021

The San Jose Sharks’ sample size of results over the past 17 games has shown fans many things. One of those things is their status at the annual trade deadline,…

Categories San Jose Sharks

The Avalanche Should Re-Sign Nieto at the Right Price

Michael Rouleau | October 8, 2020

Entering the 2020 offseason with $22.4 million in cap space, some believed the Colorado Avalanche would make a splash in free agency. However, with several key restricted free agents, the…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Free Agents

Oilers Need to Prepare for an Alex Chiasson Drop Off

Caden Inaba | August 21, 2019

The 2018-19 season was one to remember for Alex Chiasson. Despite just coming off a season in which he got to raise the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals for…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Meet the Colorado Avalanche’s Unsung Heroes

J.D. Killian | November 22, 2018

Amid all the hoopla surrounding the Colorado Avalanche’s dangerous top forward line, the less glamorous role of reliable workhorse has been lost in the shuffle. It’s great to have a top…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Blue Jackets Deadline Predictions

Mark Scheig | February 24, 2017

The Columbus Blue Jackets are an interesting team to watch at the NHL trade deadline. That’s because we’re really not sure how they’ll handle things leading up to the deadline.…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Trade Deadline

Wingels Trade Puts Sharks’ Future in Motion

Andrew Bet | January 26, 2017

Time was ticking since the start of training camp for Tommy Wingels. Last season, the physical forward was often scratched from the lineup by San Jose Sharks head coach Peter…

Categories San Jose Sharks, Sharks Transactions

Nieto’s Departure Start of Roster Shakeup

Andrew Bet | January 7, 2017

Matt Nieto’s time with the San Jose Sharks is over. The former second-round pick in 2011 was placed on waivers during the week. His departure was long overdue as he…

Categories San Jose Sharks, Sharks Transactions

San Jose’s Speed Problem

Zeke | January 6, 2017

Last season, the San Jose Sharks lost in the Stanley Cup Final against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Many observers noted Pittsburgh’s superior team speed as a key reason for their championship. Funny…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Sharks’ Special Teams, Line Shake-Ups & Hertl

Andrew Bet | December 29, 2016

The San Jose Sharks are starting to find consistency. Despite a logjam currently in the Pacific Division, San Jose is slowly gaining separation from the pack, having won seven of…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Speculation Rises For Sharks Top Trade Candidates

Zeke | December 26, 2016

The San Jose Sharks are in a good spot. They have pushed themselves to the top of the Pacific Division in time for the Christmas break. Further, they have added…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Expansion Draft Scenarios for Sharks

Michael Miller | December 26, 2016

The Vegas Golden Knights will arrive next season. Well-managed NHL teams have considered the impact of expansion since the expansion draft rules were finalized. Players have been, or will be…

Categories San Jose Sharks
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