Nieto (knee) is listed as an injured scratch for Saturday's game against the Red Wings, NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The depth winger will miss his second straight contest with his sights now set on Sunday's game opposing the Blackhawks.

Nieto didn't suit up for Wednesday's game against Detroit due to a knee injury, Terry Frei of the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto's absence will test the Avalanche's depth at forward, but won't impact many fantasy owners' lineups, as his limited offensive production -- 10 points in 46 NHL contests this season -- keeps him off the radar in most formats. A more definite timetable for his return to the lineup should be established once he's able to begin participating in on-ice workouts.

Nieto snapped a 17-game goal drought with his fifth of the season in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto has 10 points in 45 games this season. His value is greater on the ice than in the fantasy arena.

Nieto had a pair of assists in Saturday's win over Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

They were the first points in 11 games for Nieto, who has netted four goals in 22 games since arriving in Colorado. The 24-year-old has the opportunity to produce more given the fact he's skating in the top-six alongside some caliber players, but it just hasn't come together. The 24-year-old has never surpassed 10 goals in his career, so don't expect much down the stretch given Colorado's position in the standings.

Nieto (leg) will suit up for Thursday night's game against the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Turns out that Nieto's malady was nothing serious and he'll remain in the lineup, likely in his position on Colorado's second line. The 24-year-old has taken a healthy 24 shots on goal in his 12 games as a member of the Avalanche. The shooting tendency got him two goals against Winnipeg on Saturday, so he'll be hoping for more performances like that.

Nieto (leg) is questionable to play in Thursday's matchup with Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

According to coach Jared Bednar told reporters that Nieto's x-rays came back negative, which is no doubt good news for fantasy owners. Since being claimed by the Avs off waivers, the winger has tallied four goals and one helper in 12 appearances, while seeing 16:51 of ice time per night -- well above his season average of 12:13. If the 24-year-old is unable to go, Colorado may need to promote a player from the minors.

Nieto (leg) limped to the locker room in the third period of Tuesday's game against the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto was favoring his right leg after blocking a shot. He has posted three goals over the past five games, fitting in nicely in Denver as a top-six forward. When healthy Nieto is still only worth attention in deeper fantasy leagues and as a low-cost flier in DFS.

Nieto scored a goal and registered seven shots on net during Wednesday's loss to Vancouver.

EDGE Analysis

This was by far Nieto's best game with Colorado. Playing with Matt Duchene and Gabriel Landeskog is a ripe assignment for Nieto to fulfill his offensive potential, but he likely isn't worth a roster spot in the majority of seasonal leagues. Keep tabs on his progress, though, and the 24-year-old winger is currently presenting nice value in daily contests.

The Avalanche successfully claimed Nieto off waivers Thursday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto stays within the Western Conference after the Sharks exposed him to waivers. He's known as a fleet-footed winger capable of working on the penalty kill, but we're expecting him to be confined to a bottom-six role with established skaters in Gabriel Landeskog and Jarome Iginla manning the top two lines, and there's still a chance that Nieto starts out in the minors.

Nieto was placed on waivers by the team Wednesday, Chris Johnston of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Nieto has been out of the lineup (22 games) more than he has been in (16 games), it shouldn't come as too big of a surprise that the Sharks are attempting to send him down to the minors. With the number of injuries throughout the league; however, there is certainly no guarantee the winger will go unclaimed, as a handful of recent players have gotten snatched up. The 24-year-old has shown flashes of scoring ability -- 27 points in 2014-15 -- but has suffered from the tremendous amount of talent San Jose has ahead of him on the depth chart.