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While he’s been shuttled between leagues frequently in the past couple of weeks as an emergency recall, this demotion is reportedly of a more permanent nature.

4-goal third lifts Islanders over Penguins

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 14

Penguins assign Sebastian Aho, Matt Nieto to AHL

Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports is reporting that the Pittsburgh Penguins have assigned defenseman Sebastian Aho and forward Matt Nieto to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL.

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Penguins recall veteran forward, defenseman

The pair bring over 800 games of collective NHL experience.

Golden Knights challenged to claim rare road win vs. Penguins

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 26

Oilers claim Travis Dermott off waivers; Penguins waive Matt Nieto

The Edmonton Oilers have claimed Travis Dermott off waivers from the Minnesota Wild. This will be Dermott’s second go with the Oilers following a 10-game stint earlier in the season before being placed on waivers.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / February 26

Penguins place Matt Nieto on waivers

Veteran winger has struggled since multiple knee surgeries The NHL keeps a 23-player maximum roster in place through the trade deadline. Usually the Penguins run out of cap space before players, but this year they have too many players.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 15

Penguins activate Matt Nieto after placing veteran forward on IR

The Pittsburgh Penguins have swapped around forwards on their injured reserve, activating Matthew Nieto (knee) but shelving Blake Lizotte (concussion).

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / November 14

Penguins Demote Blomqvist; Recall Nieto and a Prospect

The Pittsburgh Penguins used their travel day to end the three-goalie rotation, which would have likely prevented any of their goalies from finding enough time to find a rhythm.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

Penguins Recall Matt Nieto, Vasiliy Ponomarev; Reassign Joel Blomqvist

The Penguins announced Thursday that they’ve reinstated Matthew Nieto from his LTIR conditioning loan and recalled forward Vasiliy Ponomarev from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / November 10

Penguins Injury Updates on Glass, Hayes; Nieto Plan

A couple of injured Pittsburgh Penguins forwards could be out of the lineup for a while, according to updates provided Sunday by coach Mike Sullivan following the team’s practice at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / November 9

Penguins Recall Jarry, Send Nieto to WBS; What’s Next?

It worked out as something of an exchange, but the moves the Pittsburgh Penguins made on Saturday have deeper implications. They recalled goaltender Tristan Jarry from his conditioning loan with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, and assigned forward Matt Nieto to WBS for a conditioning loan.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 9

Penguins recall goaltender after strong AHL stint

He certainly made the most of his time in the AHL, getting into five minor-league contests, putting up a 2.16 GAA and a .926 SV% in those outings.

Evgeni Malkin, Penguins end Caps' home win streak

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / September 18

Penguins’ Winger Returns After Missing Most of Last Season

CRANBERRY, Twp — The prognostications and medical reports were not encouraging last April, but Pittsburgh Penguins winger Matt Nieto was a participant on Day 1 of training camp.

NHL News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / August 8

Penguins Blog: How Dubas Will Use Remaining Cap Space (Probably)

For the first time in the Sidney Crosby era, salary cap space will work to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ advantage. Rather than the annual games of limbo to shimmy just under the hard cap or preplanning sacrifices to achieve compliance, the Penguins have several million in cap space.

NHL News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / July 30

Penguins blog: What could a Patrik Laine trade look like?

The Pittsburgh Penguins have an open spot for a winger in the top six. Not only does the lineup have an open spot, but it also needs more goals. That’s why a Patrik Laine trade, no matter how improbable, should be on the table.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / May 15

Penguins’ Letang, Ludvig, Nieto undergo surgeries, have long-term recovery timeliens

Pittsburgh Penguins President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas announced that Penguins skaters Kris Letang, John Ludvig and Matt Nieto have undergone recent surgeries.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 15

Three Penguins players undergo surgeries

Three Penguins have gone under the knife in recent weeks, general manager Kyle Dubas announced Wednesday.

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NHL News / Pensburgh / January 5, 2024

Pens Notes: Sid for MVP, Nieto’s knee surgery, end of the beginning for Puljujarvi?

The mustache man will unfortunately be out for a while longer The Penguins announced a specific timetable for how long Matt Nieto will be out yesterday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 4, 2024

Penguins forward out six to eight weeks after knee surgery

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Thursday that forward Matt Nieto underwent successful laparoscopic surgery on his right knee and is expected to be out of commission on a six-to-eight-week timeline.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Penguins on SI / December 22, 2023

Matt Nieto Resumes Skating Before Penguins Practice

The Pittsburgh Penguins recently dealt with a handful on injuries to key players, but are slowly starting to work their way back to health as the holiday break approaches.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Penguins on SI / December 3, 2023

Penguins Place Matt Nieto on IR, Recall Alex Nylander

The Pittsburgh Penguins have made a couple of roster maneuvers prior to their second contest against the Philadelphia Flyers. After missing last game with a lower-body injury, the Penguins have moved Matt Nieto the injured reserve and recalled Alex Nylander to fill the open roster spot.