Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto had a career night against Buffalo on Wednesday, producing four points in a 6-2 win. He had three assists in the opening frame and completed his work with an empty-net goal with 3:17 left to play in regulation. The 23-year-old posted more points on Wednesday than he had managed in his previous nine appearances. However, Pinto has still enjoyed a solid campaign with 25 points (eight goals, 17 assists) in 30 games.
Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto produced his second three-point game of the season Monday night, logging a goal and two assists in a 6-3 defeat to Washington. Pinto had a goal and an assist in the first period and picked up one more helper in the second. Making his 15th appearance of the season, Pinto reached 13 points (five goals, eight assists) for the campaign. He's been very productive on Ottawa's first line, which includes Vladimir Tarasenko and Brady Tkachuk. The latter also had a three-point outing on Monday.
Restricted free agent Shane Pinto has signed a one-year, league-minimum deal worth $777,000 with the Ottawa Senators. The 23-year-old was hit with a 41-game suspension for activities related to sports wagering and will serve the final game of that suspension on Saturday versus the Winnipeg Jets. The 2019 second-round pick registered 20 goals and 35 points while skating in all 82 games for the Senators as a rookie in the 2022-23 season. "It's just awesome, it's special," Pinto said on Jan. 12 when he returned to practice. "You kind of take it for granted, being around the team and how much the boys mean to you." Pinto and the Senators are believed to be in talks about a long-term contract with the team.
Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto has received a 41-game suspension for activities relating to sports wagering. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Pinto's suspension started with Game 1 this season, meaning he will be eligible to play again on Jan. 21 if Pinto has agreed on a contract with the Senators by then. The 22-year-old is a restricted free agent. As Pinto has already been away from the team, his suspension doesn't change anything for the Senators, although they definitely wouldn't mind having his services available. Pinto produced 20 goals and 35 points in 82 games during his first full NHL season last term.
The Boston Bruins could reportedly be interested in bolstering their center position with Shane Pinto. A source has told Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now that the Bruins are seen as a potential suitor for Pinto as teams have started inquiring about the cost of the restricted free agent. The 22-year-old centerman is without a contract for the 2023-24 campaign after finishing a three-year, $2.7 million pact. Pinto slowly started to make noise in the NHL last season, winning Rookie of the Month honors in October and finishing with 20 goals and 35 points in 82 appearances. He would be a good pickup for the Bruins, but it's been noted that the Senators definitely won't let him go on the cheap.
Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto (lower body) could be game-ready Monday versus San Jose despite getting hurt Saturday against New Jersey. He suffered a lower-body injury whilst blocking a shot and sat out Sunday's practice because of it. The 22-year-old has managed to collect eight goals and nine points in 17 games this season. However, he has gone cold after riding a five-game goal streak last month. There should be far more reliable options available for fantasy managers right now.
Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto remained hot in front of the net Monday, scoring in a fifth consecutive game. He netted the team's third goal as Ottawa came from behind to beat Dallas 4-2. Pinto is the first rookie in franchise history to record a five-game goal streak. it's been an amazing run, considering Pinto has produced just two shots on goal across the last two games and he averages just 14 and a half minutes of ice time per game. But when you're hot, you're hot, and Pinto will look to extend his streak Thursday night in a very favorable matchup against the Wild, who are giving up a league-worst 5.40 goals per game.
