Shane Pinto has elevated his game to a whole other level in 2025-26 for the Ottawa Senators, and for him individually. Call it being a professional, having that five-tool skillset, with a bit of added experience, hey, he has even been putting on the muscle. Whatever it is, it seems Pinto has arrived into the status of the elite of the NHL.

Shane Pinto's Success Goes Beyond the Stats

Simply put, Pinto is a presence on the ice this season for the Senators. It really isn't a pipe dream that he could make Team USA at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. It seems the invite to the American orientation camp this past summer, and the confidence it provided, has carried over to the regular season.

Pinto has truly developed in the type of player that you need to win. Is he a top-line goal scorer? W

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