Nieto’s Departure Start of Roster Shakeup
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…
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San Jose’s Speed Problem
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…
Sharks’ Special Teams, Line Shake-Ups & Hertl
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…
Speculation Rises For Sharks Top Trade Candidates
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…
Expansion Draft Scenarios for Sharks
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…
Sharks’ Compete Level a Concern
Before embarking on a six-game road trip, the San Jose Sharks left SAP Center with a bitter taste. Three consecutive losses left coach Peter DeBoer searching for answers with a…
The Sharks Strange Twelfth Man Debate
The San Jose Sharks have used just 19 skaters this season. All six defensemen and 11 of the 12 forwards have played all 10 games. It is the 12th forward…
Where Does Matt Nieto Fit in the Sharks 2016-17 Lineup?
Speedy winger Matt Nieto was selected by the Sharks in the second round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft (47th overall), with many hoping that he would one day become a…
Sharks Ready, Clock Ticking for Nieto and Wingels
With training camp on the horizon, the San Jose Sharks are primed to build off a historic campaign last season where the franchise made a trip to the Stanley Cup…
Sharks Re-Sign Matt Nieto to One-Year Deal: Report
The San Jose Sharks have re-signed restricted free agent forward Matt Nieto to a one-year, one-way contract, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports. Matt Nieto signed a one year…
San Jose Sharks 2015-16 Review: Roster and Cap
We are on to our fifth section of the San Jose Sharks season review. Unlike the other sections, this is less of a review and more of a ‘where are…
The San Jose Sharks, Matt Nieto and Alfred Hitchcock
The San Jose Sharks lost to a faster team in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. One of the team’s fastest players, winger Matt Nieto, did not play in…