Matt Nieto

Pittsburgh Penguins, Left Wing
Age: 31-5d (Nov 05, 1992)
Exp: 9 Years
Country: US
College: Boston
Drafted: Round 2 (#47 overall), 2011
2024-25 Cap Hit

$900,000

2024-25 Cash

$900,000

Career Earnings

$11,395,423

2023-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Matt Nieto signed a 2 year , $1,800,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including $1,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $900,000. In 2024-25, Nieto will earn a base salary of $900,000, while carrying a cap hit of $900,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,800,000
Average Salary:
$900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2023-24 31 $900,000 1.08% $900,000 $900,000
2024-25 32 $900,000 1.02% $900,000 $1,800,000
2025-26 33
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2023-24 31 $900,000 $900,000 1.08%
2024-25 32 $900,000 $900,000 1.02%
2025-26 33
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2023-24 31 $900,000 $900,000 $900,000 $900,000 $900,000
2024-25 32 $900,000 $900,000 $1,800,000 $900,000 $900,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2021-2022 Extension

Matt Nieto signed a 2 year , $1,700,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks, including $1,700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $850,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,700,000
Average Salary:
$850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2020-2020

Matt Nieto signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks, including $700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2018-2019

Matt Nieto signed a 2 year , $3,950,000 contract with the Colorado Avalanche, including $3,950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,975,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,950,000
Average Salary:
$1,975,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2017-2017

Matt Nieto signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Colorado Avalanche, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / RFA
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2016-2016

Matt Nieto signed a 1 year , $735,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks, including $735,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $735,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $735,000
Average Salary:
$735,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / RFA
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2013-2015 Rookie

Matt Nieto signed a 3 year , $2,775,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks, including $277,500 signing bonus, $2,775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $925,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,775,000
Average Salary:
$925,000
Signing Bonus:
$277,500
Free Agent:
2016 / RFA
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Seasons

9 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$11,395,423

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2013 21
Retained
$692,983
$692,983
2014 22
Active
$925,000
$1,617,983
2015 23
Active
$792,500
$2,410,483
2016 24
Active
Retained
$387,885
$347,055
$2,798,368
$3,145,423
2017 25
Active
$1,000,000
$4,145,423
2018 26
Active
$1,975,000
$6,120,423
2019 27
Active
$1,975,000
$8,095,423
2020 28
Injured
$700,000
$8,795,423
2021 29
Active
$850,000
$9,645,423
2022 30
Active
Retained
$358,378
$491,622
$10,003,801
$10,495,423
2023 31
Injured
$900,000
$11,395,423
Total      
$11,395,423
$11,395,423
2024 32
Reserve
$900,000
Total
$12,295,423

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $4,481,660 $185,000 $132,500 $4,799,160
5 $5,696,263 - - $5,696,263
1 $900,000 - - $900,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2013
21
$692,983
$692,983
$692,983
2014
22
$700,000
$92,500
$132,500
$925,000
$1,617,983
2015
23
$700,000
$92,500
$792,500
$2,410,483
2016
24
$387,885
$347,055
$387,885
$347,055
$2,798,368
$3,145,423
2017
25
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$4,145,423
2018
26
$1,975,000
$1,975,000
$6,120,423
2019
27
$1,975,000
$1,975,000
$8,095,423
2020
28
$700,000
$700,000
$8,795,423
2021
29
$850,000
$850,000
$9,645,423
2022
30
$358,378
$491,622
$358,378
$491,622
$10,003,801
$10,495,423
2023
31
$900,000
$900,000
$11,395,423
Total
$11,077,923
$185,000
$132,500
$11,395,423
$11,395,423
2024
32
$900,000
$900,000
Total
$11,977,923
$185,000
$132,500
$12,295,423

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $4,481,660 $185,000 $132,500 $4,799,160
5 $5,696,263 - - $5,696,263
1 $900,000 - - $900,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2024-25 PIT Oct 08, 2024 - TBD 0 Knee
2023-24 PIT Dec 03, 2023 - Apr 19, 2024 0 Lower Body
2022-23 SJS Dec 06, 2022 - Dec 18, 2022 0 Undisclosed
2021-22 SJS Oct 30, 2021 - Nov 12, 2021 0 COVID-19
2020-21 SJS Mar 20, 2021 - May 08, 2021 0 Lower Body
2017-18 COL Nov 05, 2017 - Nov 10, 2017 0 Undisclosed
  • Jul 01, 2023 Signed a 2 year $1.8 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jan 25, 2023 Traded to Colorado (COL) from San Jose (SJS) with Ryan Merkley for Jacob MacDonald and Martin Kaut
  • Jun 22, 2021 Signed a 2 year $1.7 million contract extension with San Jose (SJS)
  • Oct 13, 2020 Signed a 1 year $700,000 contract with San Jose (SJS)
  • Jul 07, 2018 Signed a 2 year $3.95 million contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Jul 25, 2017 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Jan 05, 2017 Claimed off waivers by Colorado (COL)
  • Jul 15, 2016 Signed a 1 year $735k contract with San Jose (SJS)
  • Apr 01, 2013 Signed a 3 year $2.775 million contract with San Jose (SJ)
  • Jun 25, 2011 Drafted by San Jose (SJS): Round 2 (#47 overall)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2023 PIT 22 1 3 4 5 13 0 0 0 0 9 12 4 0
2022 COL 81 12 12 24 -15 115 0 1 0 0 32 43 16 9
2021 SJ 70 6 11 17 -20 82 0 0 0 0 47 96 19 2
2020 SJ 28 5 2 7 -5 45 0 0 0 0 19 25 4 4
2019 COL 70 8 13 21 7 85 0 0 2 0 23 37 6 2
2018 COL 64 4 19 23 2 86 0 0 1 2 26 50 8 9
2017 COL 74 15 11 26 6 84 0 0 1 0 56 27 14 4
2016 COL 59 7 6 13 -12 85 0 0 0 1 34 41 8 2
2015 SJ 67 8 9 17 -8 90 0 1 2 0 33 33 10 2
2014 SJ 72 10 17 27 -12 135 1 3 0 1 38 24 20 0
2013 SJ 65 10 14 24 -4 122 1 3 0 0 45 7 16 3
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