San Jose Sharks Bringing Back Veteran Winger

The San Jose Sharks took care of some offseason business as it was announced they re-signed winger Matt Nieto to a two year extension. 

The Sharks are trying to find their way back to contention and hope Nieto can be a compliment piece who pushes himself up the lineup. General manager Doug Wilson met with the media on Monday and had this to say about Nieto's game:

Matt brings a consistent, veteran presence to our lineup, and his speed and defensive awareness have made him a valuable part of our penalty-killing unit. Additionally, his ability to chip in offensively gives our coaching staff a versatile option in crafting our lineup from night to night.

This season over the course of 28 games, Nieto chipped in with five goals and two assists. Pierre LeBrun of TSN mentioned the deal is worth $850,000 per season.

Look for some more moves out of Wilson and the Sharks. There's been some speculation brewing they could be looking to make some noise this summer to try and rejuvenate the fan base.

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