Shane Pinto has been suspended for violating NHL gambling rules
Elliott Friedman is reporting that Shane Pinto will has been suspended 41 games for violating the NHL gambling policy. The exact timeline is unclear at this point, but it’s believed the investigation — which began sometime during the summer — intensified over the past few weeks. All negotiations to sign him were paused as the NHL conducted a recent hearing into the matter.
Exactly what Pinto did is unknown at this time. The next question is how the Senators will handle the situation. It’s believed that one reason Pinto has not asked for a trade is that he appreciates the organization’s secrecy about the investigation. This is a developing story.