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"Don’t want gambling in NHL don’t have it be a sponsor" - Fans erupt as league announces massive Shane Pinto suspension
NHL news has spotlighted the suspension of Shane Pinto for the next 41 games. Shane Pinto, the star player of the Ottawa Senators, has been restricted and suspended from the upcoming 41 hockey games due to his involvement in gambling.
Since online gambling became a trend in the industry of Gen-Z, Shane Pinto got caught in this trap. Pinto's relations with gambling sponsors came forward and has cast doubt on the legacy of the team and the National Hockey League.
Fans are questioning the NHL's legacy and honesty due to the unveiling of Pinto's gambling relations. Due to this, Shane Pinto has to face circumstances in the future, beginning with restrictions on playing the next few games.
The NHL committee took action regarding Pinto's involvement in unfair means. It came out that he had not invoked NHL games in any manner. However, due to these circumstances, he still has to face suspensions according to the rules set by the league.
A fan raised the possibility, saying:
"Unless he was betting for his team to lose, then trying to ensure that result happened. I don’t see the problem. You don’t want gambling in NHL, don’t have it be a sponsor."
One fan didn't mince words, saying:
"Pretty hypocritical that you promote betting yet you sanction players that do. You cannot have it both ways. Get rid of player promoted betting. While you are at it clean up your game management reffing."
Another fan added to the discussion by simply stating:
"activities related"... yea that made it clear what he did
"@NHLPA Appeal that immediately and Free Shane Pinto"
A Leafs fan weighed in, pointing out the irony:
"Even as a Leafs fan this is beyond ridiculous. Guy wasn't betting on the NHL, and the NHL literally makes buckets of cash on MGM and others sports books, pushing people to gamble. Let the guy play his NFL parlays in peace"
Other fans are raising questions:
"Did he bet on an NHL game? If not, I don't know why he's suspended. Rich Tocchet... Wayne GRETZKY (OH sorry... Janet his wife... Yeah right) did a LOT of bets a couple of years ago... but... Nothing for them..."
Speculating on the future, one fan shared:
"I’ll be shocked if the NHLPA don’t appeal. There’s nothing prohibiting non-NHL related betting in the CBA."
"My respect for Pinto has gone up. Ok not really, but that does sound pretty cool."
Delving into the psychology of the matter, another fan questioned:
"I mean sounds like he knew he shouldn’t have been doing that betting if he was using a proxy right? You don’t hide things unless you don’t want to be caught? 41 games is a hammer, but dude seems like he knew better and couldn’t help himself."
Criticism extended to the league's actions, with a fan saying:
"If the NHL takes with one hand and accepts sponsors in the field of gambling, name Them all,!!! They would gain in suspending an unsigned player. NHLPA doesn't have Balls; they share profits with Escro salary-based contracts, respect to players."
"When the time is right? What the hell kind of statement is that? Until then you’re on your own Pints’ 😂"
Fans pondered the larger picture, stating:
"So he's a degenerate gambler now? Maybe the NHL needs to take a good look at itself in the mirror if it wants to continue promoting hurtful practices like gambling."
The fans also pointed out the contradictions within the league, stating:
"While pretty much 50% of publicity is all about gambling during an NHL game? I mean, c'mon."
Shane Pinto's suspension sparks debate on NHL integrity and player-gambler relations
The Ottawa Senators have accepted the NHL's concern regarding the game. They, too, have reflected on acknowledging Pinto's mistake and the NHL's concern. They are now promised to help Shane Pinto resolve the issue and the doubts about the integrity of the hockey league community.
Since gambling is something to be announced as unfair and illegal, the involvement of a national hockey player has raised questions about the integrity of the NHL's spirit.
Several fans and audiences have raised questions and doubts regarding players and their relations with the gamblers. Some even suggested revising the rules regarding such cases and cross-checking players and their honesty.
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