2:32 p.m.: Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff has counteracted Di Marco’s report, claiming that Pinto has not officially asked Ottawa for a trade.
10:13 a.m.: Earlier this morning, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reported that forward Shane Pinto may be leaning towards requesting a trade from the Ottawa Senators. Following up on the initial report, Anthony Di Marco of The Fourth Period confirms Pinto has officially requested a trade from the organization.
This request continues what’s been a very eventful four years in Ottawa. Originally drafted 32nd-overall, then a second-round pick, in the 2019 NHL Draft – Pinto turned pro at the end of the 2020-21 season and managed seven points across his first 12 games. It was an electric start but Senators fans would have to wait for the encore, as a dislocated right shoulder would rob Pinto of all but five games in the 2021-22 season. He came back from the injury with purpose last season, posting 20 goals and 35 points through 82 games while serving as an everyday middle-six center.
Finally removed from injury and on the back of a 20-goal season, this year was meant to be Pinto’s breakout performance. Instead, it very quickly became a year to forget, as Pinto was dealt a 41-game suspension for violating the league’s gambling policy. The punishment was handed out while Pinto was in the middle of contract negotiations with Ottawa. The Senators instead signed Pinto through the second half of the 2023-24 season, set on finding him a longer-term deal in RFA negotiations this summer. Pinto vindicated the deal with a strong nine goals and 27 points – on pace for 54 points across 82 games, which would’ve sat 17 points above his career-high.
But even after so many ups-and-downs, it seems Ottawa won’t be the ones to benefit from Pinto’s slow burn. He’ll instead enter the trade market, where plenty of teams will surely be eager to sign a productive, 23-year-old centerman. Ottawa extended a qualifying offer to Pinto before the June 30th deadline, giving them control over his rights throughout the summer, though any new team will also have to sign him to his next contract.
Pinto for Robertson let’s gooo
Dumb. Even Staios isn’t that stupid.
Did you see what he got for Chykryn, yes he is
Maybe he would have had a deal done if he wasn’t a threat to be banished for life due to gambling. Maybe he should stay away from Casino’s and Bookies and take care of business.
Maybe he is starting that now.
He should just shut up and be happy he has a job right now.
Pinto for Podkolzyn & a late pick…
Offer sheets are very rare, but this seems like an appropriate case. Won’t take that much to offer him more than the Sens can allocate to him with their ridiculous cap problem. If you are willing to pay him $3 mil you can get him for a 2nd round pick.
The Shane Pinto saga continues…..
Haha man this guy is having a ride. I like him though. Offer sheet seems like a good idea. Hope he gets one. Let’s get it, Kraken
At 2:32 pm today, as seismic event happened. Frank “counteracts” (probably contradicts) The Fourth Period. There are at least two participants in the media that aren’t “Yes” men. This is a bigger deal than most will realize.
Errata by me — “as seismic” = wrong. “a seismic” = better.
“I hope I get offer-sheeted.”
No one wants to offer sheet.
“I hope Ottawa trades my rights.”
No one wants to trade anything decent for your rights.
“I never asked for a trade!”
@PyramidHeadcrab — A few lines missed the cut, there.
“I’m thirsty!”
“Are we there yet?”
“How come I can’t drive the Wayback Machine, Mr. Peabody?!”
“Pinto, we can let you use the other steering wheel. It’s in the trunk.”
Dimarco: “sounds like” Pinto has officially requested a trade.
McClain: Dimarco “confirms” that Pinto has officially requested a trade.
Thanks fellas.
I would trust anyone over Seravalli any day.