Confirmed with Link: Report: Sharks sign Nieto; heading to Worcester

[Tkachuk4MVP]

I believe so, doubt they'll rush him like that though. But who knows.

Depends on the deal he signs. Lots of players sign an ATO so that teams don't lose a year off their ELC for less then 20 games - the ELC would start next year. IF that's the case he cannot be called up.

However, 210 and I were chatting about this and it wouldn't totally shock me to see Nieto in San Jose, especially if Clowe is moved for futures.

Thanks guys. So Stalock what's the alternative to an ATO in Nieto's case? Just a regular AHL contract?


And I've gotta say, after that miserable first couple of months this is turning out to be a pretty exciting season!

 

[KirbyDots]

He's been that good for the 2nd half of his BU season. He could possibly step in on Thornton's wing considering how sheltered he's been since McLellan went to 3 scoring lines.

I'm not saying SJ is going to bring him up this year, just that I wouldn't be at all surprised even though it's very rare they bring prospects straight to the NHL.

That's what I've been saying. Towards the end on the season I thought he wouldn't look out of place in the Sharks top 6. Think he could be a black ace late season and playoffs. Kinda like they did with Couture.

 

[OrrNumber4]

What about guys who are on the smaller side and have questionable defensive games?

Size is generally an issue. Sometimes, letting them play in the AHL will let the grow and get stronger. Plus, if they are from the CHL, it lets them adjust to playing against grown men.

Nieto honestly has little to gain from getting bigger and stronger; the risk of losing speed makes it not worth it. Plus, he's a product of the NCAA and has already succeeded against bigger/stronger competition. Furthermore, how better to adjust to playing against NHL-sized players than in the NHL itself?

Same with developing a defensive game. What better way to do it than against NHL forwards? If Nieto can produce offensively enough to offset the mistakes he'll make defensively, while at the same time he makes the effor to improve the other parts of this game, he should get a spot.

AHL time, in reality, is a vent. When you have prospects with potential, but poor current talent, so much so that they will be overwhelmed in the NHL level either to a level of eroding their confidence (Sheppard) or to a level where they are costing the team games (Kaspar, Gorges).

 

[rangerssharks414]

Depends on the deal he signs. Lots of players sign an ATO so that teams don't lose a year off their ELC for less then 20 games - the ELC would start next year. IF that's the case he cannot be called up.

However, 210 and I were chatting about this and it wouldn't totally shock me to see Nieto in San Jose, especially if Clowe is moved for futures.

ATO = amateur try out?

 

[massivegoonery]

I was a big fan of Nieto when he was playing with the USNTDP. He was really fast, really smart, and really sneaky. Would have liked the Hawks to draft him along with his teammate at the time, Brandon Saad. I hope to see Nieto with the Sharks soon.

 

[KirbyDots]

Size is generally an issue. Sometimes, letting them play in the AHL will let the grow and get stronger. Plus, if they are from the CHL, it lets them adjust to playing against grown men.

Nieto honestly has little to gain from getting bigger and stronger; the risk of losing speed makes it not worth it. Plus, he's a product of the NCAA and has already succeeded against bigger/stronger competition. Furthermore, how better to adjust to playing against NHL-sized players than in the NHL itself?

Same with developing a defensive game. What better way to do it than against NHL forwards? If Nieto can produce offensively enough to offset the mistakes he'll make defensively, while at the same time he makes the effor to improve the other parts of this game, he should get a spot.

AHL time, in reality, is a vent. When you have prospects with potential, but poor current talent, so much so that they will be overwhelmed in the NHL level either to a level of eroding their confidence (Sheppard) or to a level where they are costing the team games (Kaspar, Gorges).

Nieto has grown and bulked up a lot since he was drafted and his defensive game is a strength not a problem. I'm not saying a year in the ahl wouldn't help, but its not out of the question that he could play in the bigs this season.

 

[Speed]

Well if he does go to Worcester instead of SJ I'm going to assume he'll get plenty of playing time. We're all but eliminated from the playoffs, and Sommer has been very vocal about the team's performance (or lack). And if he does come, he'll be going to the booster club player awards banquet on the 10th - where 210 and I can grill him

 

[Lebanezer]

Sweet. Great to hear.

 

[LadyStanley]

I'm not saying SJ is going to bring him up this year, just that I wouldn't be at all surprised even though it's very rare they bring prospects straight to the NHL.

carle is the only 1 i can think of, that worked for a season or 2.

Pavelski says "hi".

 

[BaileyMacTavish]

Freaking Sweet!

 

[Brent Burns]

Pavelski says "hi".

Ford Fiesta too

 

[Barrie22]

Pavelski says "hi".

pavelski didn't come straight to the nhl though. he went to the ahl 1st, and then was called up and well the rest speaks for itself.

 

[Oppa]

I forgot who was the huge fan here but...today is your day

 

[Pinkfloyd]

I'd pencil Nieto into the lineup before Handzus or Burish so if something happens back on D again, call the man up. lol

 

[Juxtaposer]

I'd pencil Nieto into the lineup before Handzus or Burish so if something happens back on D again, call the man up. lol

Yeah, at the end of the day there's no way he's worse than Burish. That's reason enough to bring him here.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

I forgot who was the huge fan here but...today is your day

A lot of us have high hopes. Hes a legit talent. 1st rounder who went in the 2nd due to size.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Yeah, at the end of the day there's no way he's worse than Burish. That's reason enough to bring him here.

With Wingels, Marleau and Nieto..they can run that flip play all game long

 

[hockeyball]

Hopefully Sharks can dump Clowe, Handzus, and Burish as soon as humanly possible can call up Nieto. I'd like to see a line of:

Nieto - Pavelski - Wingels

or

Nieto - Sheppard - Wingels

 

[LadyStanley]

http://www.uscho.com/2013/04/01/report-nieto-leaves-boston-university-signs-with-san-jose/
http://www.westerncollegehockeyblog...ersitys-matt-nieto-signs-with-san-jose-sharks
Referencing original report

 

[Zeroz]

 

[hohosaregood]

A lot of us have high hopes. Hes a legit talent. 1st rounder who went in the 2nd due to size.

I've heard that a lot of first year NCAA players in the draft fall a bit since they're still adjusting to the college game but I agree. Glad that we managed to get him.

 

[Internazionale]

Hopefully Sharks can dump Clowe, Handzus, and Burish as soon as humanly possible can call up Nieto. I'd like to see a line of:

Nieto - Pavelski - Wingels

or

Nieto - Sheppard - Wingels

Man I think the Nieto-Pavelski-Wingels line would be a force to be reckoned with. Hope he gets the call up and finished off the season with the Sharks.

 

[Kitten Mittons]

Sign Rodrigues!!!

Great news though, looking forward towards updates from 210.

 

[JoeThorntonsRooster]

I don't want him to come straight to the NHL, I'd prefer a year of seasoning in the AHL, don't rush him.

 

[hockeyball]

I don't want him to come straight to the NHL, I'd prefer a year of seasoning in the AHL, don't rush him.

I do, I don't want Sommer anywhere near him.