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Shane Pinto Returns to Ottawa Senators After Gambling Suspension

FILE - Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto (57) plays during an NHL hockey game against the Bosotn Bruins Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Boston. Pinto, the first modern NHL player suspended for gambling,

In a surprising turn of events, Shane Pinto, a player for the Ottawa Senators, is set to make his return to the NHL after being suspended for violating the league's gambling policies. Pinto's suspension made headlines in October when he became the first player in the modern era to receive such a ban, sidelining him for a staggering 41 games.

The details surrounding Pinto's suspension remain undisclosed, leaving fans and reporters intrigued about the circumstances that led to this unprecedented disciplinary action. When asked about the incident, Pinto declined to provide any specific information, stating that he was caught off guard by the suspension, which seemingly came out of nowhere.

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