Nieto has been ruled out for the remainder of the season for an undisclosed reason, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reports Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto was recently recalled by the Penguins under emergency conditions, and he appeared in Tuesday's 5-0 win over Chicago. Over 32 NHL appearances this year, he recorded a goal, two assists, 39 hits and 20 blocked shots while averaging 12:15 of ice time, but he won't appear in any of the Penguins' final three games of the regular season.

Nieto was promoted from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday under emergency conditions.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto's elevation to the NHL roster doesn't bode well for Philip Tomasino's (upper body) availability against Chicago on Tuesday. Even after being recalled, Nieto is far from a lock to play even if Tomasino is out, as the Penguins have been eliminated from playoff contention and likely want to keep giving minutes to youngsters Rutger McGroarty, Ville Koivunen and Joona Koppanen.

Nieto was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto was recalled by the Penguins on Sunday, but he didn't appear in any games during his stint with the NHL club. He'll head back to the AHL for now, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him back in the NHL relatively soon.

Nieto was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto has bounced between the AHL and NHL levels as an emergency recall. He has been a healthy scratch in Pittsburgh's last two games. Nieto has one goal, two assists, 30 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and 38 hits in 31 NHL appearances this season.

Nieto was loaned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto was a healthy scratch for Saturday's matchup versus New Jersey. He could return to the big club before Tuesday's game versus the Islanders. Nieto has one goal, two assists, 30 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and 38 hits in 31 appearances with Pittsburgh this season.

Nieto was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

It seems Nieto's demotion to the minors was nothing more than a paper transaction that has already been reversed. Even with Nieto being on the Penguins' roster, he is far from a lock to suit up versus the Devils on Saturday and figures to remain primarily an emergency depth option the rest of the way.

Nieto was loaned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, per the AHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto was a healthy scratch for both games this week. He has one goal and two assists in 31 games with the Penguins this season. Nieto had one goal and three points in eight AHL games before his recall.

Nieto was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday under emergency conditions.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto's promotion doesn't bode well for the availability of Thomas Novak (lower body) for Tuesday's clash with the Golden Knights. Even with his recall, the veteran Nieto is far from a lock to get into the lineup against Vegas, with Danton Heinen likely ahead of Nieto in the pecking order.

Nieto was waived by the Penguins on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto has played in just seven of the Penguins' last 15 outings, generating 11 shots, 12 hits and three blocks while averaging 11:16 of ice time. The decision to waive the veteran forward likely means the team is expecting Bokondji Imama (upper body) to be ready to come off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Flyers. At this point, it seems unlikely Nieto will be re-signed this offseason when he becomes an unrestricted free agent.

Nieto was scratched for the fifth time in nine contests when he sat out Saturday's 3-0 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

The Penguins have had Bokondji Imama at left wing on the fourth line over the last two games. Nieto has not been a healthy scratch for more than three contests in a row this season, but he has done little with his time in the lineup. The veteran winger has three points, 24 shots on net, 32 hits and a minus-3 rating over 28 appearances. Nieto's ice time doesn't need to be tracked closely, as his production is too low to help in most fantasy formats.