Senators' Shane Pinto: Says he'll play against Toronto
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Pinto (undisclosed) said Monday that he'll suit up for Tuesday's game against the Maple Leafs, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
Head coach Travis Green indicated Monday that Pinto could return to game action Tuesday, and Pinto confirmed his availability following Monday's practice session. The 23-year-old has missed the last eight games due to an undisclosed injury. Prior to his absence, he logged a goal, three points, four hits, two blocked shots and a minus-3 rating while averaging 17:31 of ice time.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Could return Tuesday
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Head coach Travis Green said Monday that Pinto (undisclosed) could play Tuesday against Toronto, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Pinto has missed the last eight games due to an unspecified injury, but he appears to be trending toward a return. However, Green also said Friday that Pinto was in the mix to return Saturday against the Bruins, and the 23-year-old was held out for that matchup. Once Pinto is cleared to return, he'll likely have a middle-six role and see time on the power play.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Not ready to return
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Pinto (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus the Bruins, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Pinto will miss his eighth straight game. He was in consideration to play Saturday, so his absence may not last much longer. Once he returns, he'll likely fill a middle-six role and feature on the power play. The Senators' next game is Tuesday in Toronto.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: May play Saturday
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Coach Travis Green said Friday that Pinto (undisclosed) could play Saturday in Boston, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Pinto has sat out the last seven games after he was injured Oct. 22 in Utah. The 23-year-old pivot has a goal and two assists in six games this season. Look for Zack Ostapchuk to come out of the lineup if Pinto returns.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Will remain out Thursday
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Pinto (undisclosed) will remain sidelined for Thursday's game against the Islanders, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Pinto was on the ice during Thursday's morning skate, but he didn't take any regular rotations and is expected to remain sidelined for a seventh consecutive game. However, he's now skated on back-to-back days and appears to be close to returning to game action. The 23-year-old's next chance to suit up will be Saturday against Boston.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Close to returning
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Pinto (undisclosed) skated Wednesday and hasn't been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Islanders, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
Pinto has missed Ottawa's past six games because of the injury. He has a goal and three points in six outings this season. When Pinto is ready to return, he will likely serve in a middle-six capacity, which would probably push Zack Ostapchuk to the fourth line or out of the lineup entirely.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Deemed week-to-week
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Pinto (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against Colorado and is considered week-to-week, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Pinto will miss his second straight game and could be out significantly longer than that. He has collected one goal, three points, 10 shots on net and four hits across six appearances this season. Due to Pinto's absence, Cole Reinhardt will probably remain in the lineup versus the Avalanche.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Ruled out for Friday
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Pinto (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Golden Knights, Steve Lloyd of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Pinto missed Thursday's practice for an undisclosed reason and will be unavailable for at least one matchup after being deemed a game-time decision. Cole Reinhardt will suit up for Ottawa in Pinto's absence. Pinto's next chance to return will be Sunday against Colorado.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Game-time call for Friday
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Pinto (undisclosed) is expected to be a game-time decision for Friday's game against Vegas, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports Thursday.
Pinto didn't participate in Thursday's practice. He has a goal and three points in six appearances this season. He hasn't missed a game yet in 2024-25, and he recorded two hits and one block in 17:22 of ice time in Ottawa's 4-0 win over Utah on Tuesday. If Pinto, David Perron (personal) and Artem Zub (concussion) are all unavailable, then Ottawa will need to recall someone from the minors or dress just 11 forwards and six defensemen Friday.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Pots goal in win
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Pinto scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.
Pinto's tally at 10:42 of the first period stood as the game-winner. The center had a hat trick in the preseason finale and appears to have some momentum to begin 2024-25. The 23-year-old was fifth among Senators forwards with 15:59 of ice time in their Opening Night game, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned about his third-line role at even strength. Pinto has 50-point potential if he produces at a similar rate to last season.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Hat trick Saturday
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Pinto scored three goals, including one on the power play and one shorthanded, while adding an assist in Saturday's preseason win over the Canadiens.
The 23-year-old potted his first two goals inside the first six minutes of the first period, staking the Senators to a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Pinto should be Ottawa's No. 3 center when everyone is healthy, but with Tim Stutzle (upper body) potentially banged up to begin the regular season, Pinto could see top-six shifts out of the gate. Pinto missed half the 2023-24 campaign due to a suspension, but he was productive once he got on the ice, with nine goals and 27 points in 41 games.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Staying in Ottawa
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Pinto signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the Senators on Tuesday.
After some concern that Pinto would request a trade or be priced out of the Senators' budget, the two sides were able to get a bridge deal done. Pinto had 27 points, including six on the power play, over 41 contests in 2023-24. The 23-year-old should be a consistent top-six presence in 2024-25, and he could be poised for a breakout year. He will be a restricted free agent at the conclusion of the contract.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Puts up pair of assists
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Pinto notched two assists, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings.
Pinto helped out on tallies by linemates Brady Tkachuk and Drake Batherson. This was Pinto's third multi-point effort in the last six games -- he has two goals and six assists in that span. The center is up to 18 points, 65 shots on net, 20 hits, 20 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 20 appearances. Pinto should continue to offer ample fantasy value while filling a top-line role.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Two points in Friday's loss
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Pinto scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Coyotes.
With the Senators in an early 3-0 hole, Pinto sparked a rally by helping to set up Vladimir Tarasenko for Ottawa's first tally late in the first period. Pinto then tied things up late in the second, but the Sens' surge fizzled in the final frame. It's Pinto's fourth multi-point performance in the last 12 games, a stretch in which the 23-year-old center has racked up five goals and 13 points.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Adds helper Monday
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Pinto notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.
Pinto helped out on a Vladimir Tarasenko tally in the third period. Over his last six games, Pinto has seven points, a run that has earned him a promotion to the top line at even strength. The center has nine points, 31 shots on net and a plus-9 rating through 11 outings after serving a 41-game suspension for violating the NHL's sports wagering rules. He's worth checking on in all fantasy formats.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Five points in last two games
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Pinto had a goal and two assists Saturday in a 5-3 win over Toronto.
His goal was a beautiful tip-in on a point shot. Pinto has two goals and five points in his last two games. His strong play saw him gain his coach's confidence more and more as the game progressed, leading to a season-high 20:14 of ice time. Pinto has seven points in seven games following his return from suspension. It's hard to believe he can keep this up, but he does have something to prove.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Two points including OT winner
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Pinto scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Red Wings.
Thomas Chabot feathered a pass into the slot that Pinto redirected past Alex Lyon a little over two minutes into OT. The 23-year-old Pinto has two goals and four points in six games since making his season debut, and he skated on the Sens' top power-play unit Wednesday. Pinto is poised to be a strong fantasy asset on the other side of the upcoming All-Star break.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Collects first tally of season
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Pinto scored his first goal of the season in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.
Playing in his second game since returning from a 41-game suspension, Pinto gave the Senators a 3-0 lead midway through the second period when he got sprung for a breakaway by Claude Giroux and snapped the puck past Jake Allen's glove. Pinto has stepped right into a prominent role for Ottawa, skating on the second power-play unit while averaging just under 15 minutes of ice time in his two games, but it might take an injury to Josh Norris or Tim Stutzle to elevate hm into a spot on the depth chart that would make him a reliable fantasy option in shallower formats.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Inks one-year deal
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Pinto (suspension) secured a one-year, $775,000 contract with Ottawa on Friday.
Pinto was no doubt hoping for a bigger contract when he opted to hold out at the start of the 2023-24 campaign but the situation was complicated by his 41-game suspension. With the restricted free agent now under contract, he should rejoin the lineup against the Flyers on Sunday after serving out his ban. An injury to Josh Norris (upper body) could see Pinto thrust into a top-six role in his return to the lineup.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Expected to return when eligible
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Coach Jacques Martin said Friday that he expects Pinto to be in the lineup Jan. 21 versus the Flyers when he completes his suspension, Claire Hanna of TSN reports.
Pinto has yet to sign a contract as he is a restricted free agent, but that is expected to be a formality. Martin thinks there will be a period of adjustment for Pinto, as he has yet to see any game-situation ice time but the transition should not be a long one. Pinto was suspended 41 games for sports wagering. He had 20 goals and 15 assists in 82 contests last season.
