News Article: Shane Pinto suspended 41 games for violating gambling rules

[Ghost of Jody Hull]

What??? Then why wasn't Evander Kane suspended?

It'll be interesting to hear the details when they come out.

If he was betting on NHL games, 41 games seems incredibly light.
If he wasn't betting on NHL games, suspending him is ridiculous.

At this point, Friedman has said that the NHL is not accusing him of betting on NHL games.

 

[Slippy]

These quotes make it sound like the team knew, didn't leak anything about the investigation despite being absolutely clobbered by the fanbase and media about the "holdout".

While it is still a huge mess it certainly should take a little of the vitriol out of the Dorion criticism. The fact that the org didn't even hint at something else that might have been causing issues with the signing deserves credit.

Now get him signed so the 41 games can start ticking off.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Man I bet this guy thought we were going to start off red hot last year so he placed some of what he thought were easy bets. Then we sucked ass and he started to panic and had to make the money back

 

[Mingus Dew]

Isn't betting on non-NHL sports/events allowed? That's how it works in the NFL.

Why would they give a shit if he's playing in a fantasy league or throwing money on college football? Is that actually the rule?

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

speculation but

 

[guyzeur]

League found out some point this summer, Dorion likely the same time.

A recent hearing put a pause on all negotiations

In a league run by Gary BETman

 

[Qward]

bwahahahah you cant make this shit up

 

[Tap on the Ankle]

 

[swiftwin]

To the point that our own owner didn’t know? And purposely mislead the fan base ? I doubt that. Maybe Dorion didn’t tell him? Which would be amazing

Maybe the team didn't want to throw Pinto under the bus until the investigation was complete?

They've done exactly the same with Formenton. The team has said absolutely nothing linking him to the Hockey Canada investigations.

 

[red devil]

Suspension already started, as he doesn't need a contract

 

[Ghost of Jody Hull]

The obvious difference is that me placing a bet sitting on my couch can't influence the outcome of a game, whereas a player can.

Pinto can influence the outcome of a Bears-Packers game?

Apparently, Pinto wasn't betting on NHL games.

It'd be a huge problem if he was betting on games in which he played, that is true. But that's not close to what has happened here, from what we know. If he did bet on his own games, he'd be banned for life, like Pete Rose.

 

[jbeck5]

They don't have the cap space. They'd have to send JBD down, but can't because Zub is hurt.

But off ice suspensions don't count against the cap.

So they could sign him and when the suspension is over they could replace Chartier or whoever with him.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Looks like he still needs to sign by December 1st to be eligible to play this year.

 

[Mingus Dew]

Pinto can influence the outcome of a Bears-Packers game?

Apparently, Pinto wasn't betting on NHL games.

It'd be a huge problem if he was betting on games in which he played, that is true. But that's not close to what has happened here, from what we know. If he did bet on his own games, he'd be banned for life, like Pete Rose.

Honestly f***ing ridiculous. Why in the world can't a pro hockey player bet football?

 

[inthewings]

Suspension already started, as he doesn't need a contract

That's a huge break for the team. They would have been screwed if he had to be signed to serve the suspension.

 

[Ghost of Jody Hull]

Do we think Pierre sent him his Betway code so that Pinto could get $25 worth of free bets?Then tipped off Gary? And now he has 3 more months to free up cap space?

The man is a chess player.

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

Suspension already started, as he doesn't need a contract

What are league rules around gambling on sports? What's forbidden, getting caught and punishment

The gambling policies of the NCAA and major professional sports leagues differ. To get an idea of what's allowed, we break it down by sport to see how they're navigating the evolving American betting scene.

www.espn.com

 

[inthewings]

Looks like he still needs to sign by December 1st to be eligible to play this year.

He's probably not playing this year then.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

He's probably not playing this year then.

It's an off-ice suspension. His cap hit won't count until he actually plays.

 

[Masterplan]

League found out some point this summer, Dorion likely the same time.

A recent hearing put a pause on all negotiations

Dorion probably knew first and ratted him out...

Really though, the only way this gets out is if someone close to him was the source.

 

[guyzeur]

He's probably not playing this year then.

this fiscal year anyway

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

SPORTSNET.ca’s Elliotte Friedman notes the Senators are the first NHL team “to put a gambling company … on their helmet ads” as part of a “seven-figure deal.” Friedman: “Now that the NHL opened this door, the Senators won’t be the last”

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

Remember that time ND lost the final?

 

[Ghost of Jody Hull]

Dorion probably knew first and ratted him out...

Really though, the only way this gets out is if someone close to him was the source.

Or his user name was s_pinto_57 and he was asking for parlay advice on reddit...

 

[inthewings]

It's an off-ice suspension. His cap hit won't count until he actually plays.

Oh, didn't know they were treated differently. This basically solves Dorion's cap crunch then, assuming the team is comfortable having him back.