Ottawa Senators Shane Pinto is now recognized as the first player in the NHL to receive a penalty for participating in sports-related betting activities.NHL The NHL announced on Thursday that Pinto will serve a suspension of 41 games.
According to the league’s investigation, they 'found no evidence that Pinto placed any bets on NHL matches.' However, the specifics of his actions that led to this penalty remain somewhat ambiguous.
TheNFL In the past, the league has suspended players for wagering on NFL games or for making bets in areas that wouldn’t normally violate league policies if they occurred outside a team facility. The particular details surrounding Pinto’s case, a 22-year-old player from New York, are still not clearly defined.
In Canada’s largest province, which is where the Senators are based, legal and regulated gambling options have been established.Ontario sports betting and online casinos since April 2022.
Senators Statement On Pinto
The Senators released a comprehensive statement about Pinto, stating: 'We were informed of the NHL's investigation into this incident and received further details following the league's conclusion of the inquiry on Wednesday.'
The statement continued, 'Shane is a crucial part of our team; he is a bright, engaging young individual who made some poor choices that led to this suspension from the NHL. We understand his remorse for his actions. The Ottawa Senators fully endorse the NHL’s gambling regulations. While we are disheartened by this development, we remain committed to supporting Shane, helping him address his challenges, and becoming a valuable member of our community again.'
'When the appropriate time comes and with the league's approval, we will gladly reintegrate him into our organization and treat him as part of our family,' the statement added. Ottawa Senators news statement concluded.
Pinto’s suspension takes effect starting from the first game of the 2023-24 season. Over the course of his NHL career thus far, which began with his selection in the second round of the 2019 NHL Draft, he has participated in 99 games, netting 22 goals and contributing 21 assists. Last season, he played in all 82 games, scoring 20 times and providing 15 assists. He has not yet taken the ice this season.
'I would like to extend my apologies to the NHL, the Ottawa Senators, my teammates, the fans and the city of Ottawa, and most importantly, my family,' Pinto expressed in the league’s announcement about his suspension. 'I accept complete responsibility for my actions and eagerly anticipate returning to the rink with my teammates.'
The NHL has stated that it considers all matters related to this case to be resolved.
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