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Popular Former Avalanche Forward Calls It A Career After 12 NHL Seasons

Matt Nieto has officially decided to step away from professional hockey following a twelve-year career in the major league. The veteran winger announced his decision after missing the entire 2025-26 campaign while trying to recover from multiple knee surgeries.

Throughout his time in the league, the forward suited up for squads including San Jose, Pittsburgh, and most notably Colorado, where he enjoyed multiple stints and his most productive offensive campaign. Across seven hundred five total appearances, he accumulated over two hundred points before concluding his playing days.

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