The Colorado Avalanche have inked forward Matt Nieto to a one-year deal worth $1 million for the 2017-18 season.
Nieto — a 5-foot-11, 180-pound left wing — played for the Avalanche in 43 of the final 44 games last season after being claimed off waivers from the San Jose Sharks on Jan. 5. He recorded 11 points (seven goals and four assists) for Colorado in 2016-17.
The 24 year old is scheduled for an arbitration hearing next week.
“Matt brought speed and offensive depth to our team in the second half of last season,” said Avalanche executive vice president/general manager Joe Sakic in a news release.