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Shane Pinto scored the only goal in the shootout Thursday night for the host Ottawa Senators, who outlasted the New York Islanders 2-1. Pinto, the Senators' third skater in the shootout, shuffled the puck as he approached Islanders goalie Semyon Varlamov before sending a shot beyond Varlamov's glove.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / September 24

Senators Injury News Raises Bigger Question for Ottawa

There are some things you don't want to see during training camp. One is a player suddenly missing from practice when nobody seems quite sure why. That's what happened Thursday with the Ottawa Senators, and this time there are two names to watch.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / August 19

What Do the Senators Need Shane Pinto to Do Better?

There is a funny thing about building a hockey team. Everybody notices the stars. The 40-goal scorers get the attention, the big contracts make the headlines, and the young prospects get everybody excited about the future.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / August 13

Ottawa Senators Need Shane Pinto to Continue Growing His Game

Shane Pinto has developed into a solid NHL player for the Ottawa Senators, earning himself a new four-year, $7.5 million AAV contract that began this summer.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / July 18

Pinto Shows Why the Senators Won’t Panic Without Tkachuk

When Shane Pinto was interviewed after the Brady Tkachuk trade, he basically delivered the same message each time. He was shocked at first, but he quickly accepted it.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 14

Senators’ Shane Pinto gets real on Brady Tkachuk Panthers trade

The Ottawa Senators sent Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers in an offseason trade that surprised very few. Tkachuk was bound to link up with his brother, Matthew, at some point.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / June 3

2026 Ottawa Senators Report Cards: Shane Pinto

Shane Pinto is a player who I am convinced is one of the most underrated and underappreciated players on the team. His impact throughout the season showed that Pinto still has a lot of potential to reach and can be a consistent threat to opponents.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / February 22

Senators Fans: Don’t Be Surprised if Shane Pinto Is Traded

If the Ottawa Senators decide to shake things up at the trade deadline, Shane Pinto could be in play. The Minnesota Wild might be a destination. They have some cap room, need depth down the middle, and have already been linked to veteran names like Claude Giroux.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / February 19

Could Shane Pinto Be Headed to a Western Conference Powerhouse?

If the Ottawa Senators decide to sell at the trade deadline, Shane Pinto might be on the move. Minnesota has some cap space, they need help down the middle, and they’re clearly looking at bigger names who can make an impact.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / December 6

Senators place Shane Pinto on injured reserve

The Ottawa Senators have placed forward Shane Pinto on injured reserve, according to the Coming in Hot podcast. The team then announced that forward Hayden Hodgson has been recalled from Ottawa’s AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / December 6

No timeline for return for Senators' Shane Pinto after suffering injury

Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green told reporters Friday that he doesn’t have an update on forward Shane Pinto’s injury.

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Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 18

Shane Pinto, Senators grades for $30 million contract extension

The Ottawa Senators re-signed Shane Pinto to a four-year contract recently. This was a bit of a surprising development considering the tumultuous road it took to reach this point.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 13

Shane Pinto's lucrative extension sets new baseline

Shane Pinto's lucrative contract extension with Senators sets new baseline

The Ottawa Senators have signed center Shane Pinto to a four-year contract extension.

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Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / September 28, 2025

Senators Shane Pinto Primed for a Big Breakout in 2025-26

There’s a lot of excitement around the Ottawa Senators this season. The team had a good showing in last season’s playoffs, pushing the Toronto Maple Leafs to six games despite coming in as a wild card, and over the offseason, they addressed one of their biggest issues, acquiring Jordan Spence to help shore up the right side of their blue line.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 24, 2025

Shane Pinto’s extension could reach more than $7M AAV

Throughout the summer months, there’s been mild speculation regarding a contract extension between the Ottawa Senators and forward Shane Pinto. To this point, General Manager Steve Staios and Pinto have gone as far as to say that both sides have had positive conversations, though nothing has materialized yet.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / September 9, 2025

Senators 2025-26 Player Preview: Shane Pinto

After a tumultuous 2023-24, the Ottawa Senators saw Shane Pinto play a full season, and the results were mixed. There’s no doubt that Pinto can be an invaluable part of the team’s core, but his off-ice struggles and drawn-out contract talks have limited his impact on the ice.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 28, 2025

Shane Pinto extension not expected before start of season

Despite expressing a desire to sign a long-term extension with the Ottawa Senators when he became eligible on July 1, there’s currently no such agreement in place for Shane Pinto.

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Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 11, 2025