Matt Nieto Announces Retirement After 12 NHL Seasons

Veteran forward Matt Nieto announced his retirement from the NHL at age 33 following a 12-season career impacted by persistent knee injuries. Originally drafted into the league, Nieto appeared in 705 regular-season games with San Jose, Colorado, and Pittsburgh, tallying 87 goals and 119 assists for 206 total points. After missing significant time due to knee surgeries and sitting out the 2025-26 season, the former Avalanche forward decided to officially hang up his skates.