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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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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 23

Senators shut down Rangers, continue push toward playoffs

Shane Pinto and Warren Foegele scored in the first two periods as the Ottawa Senators continued their playoff push by clamping down defensively in a 2-1 victory over the host New York Rangers on Monday night.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / March 9

Senators Quick Hits: Shane Pinto, Linus Ullmark & Jake Sanderson

The Ottawa Senators head to Vancouver Monday night hoping to cap a strong road trip with another win. The team has been playing some of its best hockey of the season, rattling off an 8-1-2 stretch since late January and piling up 20 goals in the last four games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 8

Leaning on depth, Senators wrap positive road trip at Canucks

The Ottawa Senators are making their best push toward playoff position. Striving to cap an already successful road stretch with a third consecutive victory, the Senators visit Vancouver on Monday night, where the Canucks haven't won in well more than a month.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / March 8

Shane Pinto, Senators showcase offense in win over Kraken

Shane Pinto had a goal and two assists as the Ottawa Senators defeated the host Seattle Kraken 7-4 on Saturday night. Michael Amadio added a goal and an assist, and Tyler Kleven, Dylan Cozens, Warren Foegele, Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk also scored.

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 / 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,

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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

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 / 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.

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.

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 / The Hockey Writers / September 28

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

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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NHL News / Yardbarker / July 16, 2025

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