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Pinto vs. MacKinnon Proves Senators Have NHL’s Best Centre Group

One thing that every team tries to accomplish is having some truly elite players down the middle of the ice. For the Ottawa Senators, it appears that the centre position is going to be the least of their concerns for many years.

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Senators Activate Shane Pinto

The Senators welcomed back a key center to the lineup tonight against Columbus. Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch relayed (Twitter link) that Shane Pinto was set to anchor the third line, meaning he has been activated off injured reserve. Ottawa had an open roster spot so no further moves needed to be made.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / December 28

Senators’ Pinto & Kleven Nearing Return From Injuries

The Ottawa Senators have been hit with a number of injuries this season, but have been lucky enough to have them spread out, rather than having many major pieces out at a time.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 18

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes could have a goaltender to move

Adam Proteau of The Hockey News: The Carolina Hurricanes claimed goaltender Brandon Bussi off waivers from the Florida Panthers back on October 5th, and he’s been on a roll ever since.

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Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 17

Senators Injury Updates: Chabot, Eller, Pinto

During today’s practice, the Ottawa Senators shared that defenseman Thomas Chabot had been a full participant. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean he’ll return tomorrow night against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / December 6

Senators F Shane Pinto (lower body) out at least 2 weeks

Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto is going to miss a minimum of two weeks due to a lower-body injury, head coach Travis Green announced Saturday. Pinto,

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.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / December 6

In Ottawa Senators News, Key Centre Moved to IR

The news officially came down the pipeline on this Saturday morning. With the Ottawa Senators set to take on the St. Louis Blues tonight, the news is that the Sens have placed centre Shane Pinto on injured reserve.

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 / Daily Faceoff / December 5

Senators’ Shane Pinto leaves game with lower-body injury

The Ottawa Senators announced on social media that forward Shane Pinto left Thursday’s game against the New York Rangers with a lower-body injury. Pinto’s last shift was in the first period after Rangers’ forward Mika Zibanejad delivered a hit on the Senators’ forward.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 27

Shane Pinto scores shootout winner as Senators defeat Golden Knights

Linus Ullmark made 32 saves and stopped all three shootout tries and Shane Pinto scored a goal and also tallied the shootout winner as the Ottawa Senators handed the Vegas Golden Knights their third straight loss, 4-3, on Wednesday night in Las Vegas.

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 / Field Level Media / November 13

Senators F Shane Pinto inks 4-year, $30M extension

Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto signed a four-year, $30 million contract extension on Thursday. Pinto, who turned 25 on Wednesday, was in line to become a restricted free agent after this season.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / November 13

Sens Lock In Shane Pinto — But Only After Turning Down Different Deal

The Ottawa Senators finally got their deal done with Shane Pinto on Thursday, signing the 25-year-old centre to a four-year extension carrying a $7.5 million AAV.

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Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Senators Sign Shane Pinto to 4-Year Extension

The Ottawa Senators have signed centre Shane Pinto to a four-year extension. The deal holds an average annual value of $7.5 million per season. Pinto was off to a flaming hot start for the Senators, and while his production has come down a bit, he still plays a crucial role on the team.

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 / Daily Faceoff / November 13

Senators, Pinto agree to terms on four-year contract extension

The Ottawa Senators appear poised to lock in a key piece of their core on a medium-term contract extension. The Senators announced on Thursday that the team and center Shane Pinto have agreed to terms on a four-year pact that would come with an annual price tag of $7.5 million.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 11

Senators, Shane Pinto to meet again on contract extension

The Ottawa Senators will resume one of their most important conversations of the season later this week. High-scoring centerman Shane Pinto is set to become an arbitration-eligible, restricted free agent this summer, after closing out the two-year bridge deal he signed in 2024.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

Just How Good is Ottawa Senator Centre Shane Pinto?

Shane Pinto has elevated his game to a whole other level in 2025-26 for the Ottawa Senators, and for him individually. Call it being a professional, having that five-tool skillset, with a bit of added experience, hey, he has even been putting on the muscle.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20

Insider: Certain Pinto Contract Could Upset Other Senators Players

With Ottawa’s young stars and top players commanding top salaries, Shane Pinto’s next deal may need a bridge-style approach to fit under the team’s cap structure.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / October 19

Are the Senators About to Buy High on a Shane Pinto Extension?

Elliotte Friedman is reporting that the Ottawa Senators have put an offer on the table for Shane Pinto. It’s an eight-year deal, although numbers were not disclosed.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / October 19

Ottawa Senators NHL Rumours from Saturday Night Chit-Chat On Pinto 8-Year Extension Offer

One thing is for certain, the Ottawa Senators are a complicated group. As a team, they are certainly generating enough offence to win games, but it is tough to conclude that they are producing enough as a group without the presence of the emerging NHL star Shane Pinto.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / September 11

The Ottawa Senator Shane Pinto’s 2025-26 Point Projection

It is time for the bettor’s favourite when it comes to point estimation. What do we say, take the over…Today, we present you the 2025-26 Ottawa Senator Shane Pinto‘s point projection.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

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

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 / Last Word On Sports / August 7

Predicting Shane Pinto’s Linemates for 2025-26

Shane Pinto‘s role for the 2025-26 Ottawa Senators is a bit of an unknown one. However, that is an advantage for the Senators overall lineup composition.