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Pittsburgh Penguins Place Matt Nieto on Waivers

2/27/2025

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Matt Nieto on waivers after a challenging season, where he managed just one goal and two assists in 31 games. At 32, Nieto faces a pivotal moment; if he goes unclaimed, he’ll head to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, marking a significant chapter in his career as he navigates the final year of his contract following knee surgeries.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Matt Nieto on waivers after a challenging season, where he managed just one goal and two assists in 31 games. At 32, Nieto faces a pivotal moment; if he goes unclaimed, he’ll head to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, marking a significant chapter in his career as he navigates the final year of his contract following knee surgeries.