The Lightning assigned Nieves to AHL Syracuse on Friday.
The Lightning waived Nieves on Wednesday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
Nieves signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Tuesday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Nieves agreed to a professional tryout with Tampa Bay on Friday, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
Nieves was demoted to the minors Friday.
The Rangers called up Nieves from AHL Hartford on Sunday.
Nieves was designated for waivers by the Rangers on Monday.
Nieves finished the season with four goals and 10 points in 43 games.
Nieves mustered just one shot and one hit in Sunday's 3-0 win over Philadelphia.
Nieves was promoted to the NHL on Sunday.