Shane Pinto is an American professional ice hockey center, playing for the Ottawa Senators, as of 2024. Born on November 12, 2000, he was the 32nd overall draft by the Senators as the first pick in the second round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.
Pinto spent the majority of his youth basketball career with the Brooklyn Aviators and later played for South Kent School in Connecticut, where he excelled, recording 65 points in 54 games during his final season and helping his team win the 2018 USA Hockey National Championship. He entered the NHL in the 2020-2021 season, scoring his first goal on May 5, 2021. Pinto has yet to appear in the playoffs, as of 2024.
Shane Pinto Salary
For the 2024-25 season, Pinto will receive a base salary of $2,500,000 from the Senators while carrying a cap hit of $3,750,000. In the following season, Pinto’s salary will increase to $5,000,000, with the same cap hit of $3,750,000. By the end of his contract, Pinto will make a total amount of $7,500,000. After the 2025-26 season, he will become a restricted free agent (RFA) in 2026, as per Sportrac.
Shane Pinto Contract Breakdown
Shane Pinto signed a two-year, $7,500,000 contract with the Ottawa Senators. His contract guarantees him the full amount, with an average annual salary of $3,750,000 as per Sportrac.
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Annual Cap % | League Cap | Base Salary | Cumulative Cash |
| 2024-25 | 24 | $3,750,000 | 4.26% | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 |
| 2025-26 | 25 | $3,750,000 | 4.08% | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $7,500,000 |
| 2026-27 | 26 | RFA | — | — | — | — |
How much is Shane Pinto’s contract guaranteed?
Pinto is under a two-year $7,500,000 contract with the Senators and the entire amount of his contract is guaranteed. There are no additional terms in his contract. He will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of his contract with the Senators, as per Sportrac.
Shane Pinto Career Earnings
As of 2024, Shane Pinto has earned $2,904,102 in his NHL career. His contract with the Ottawa Senators, as of October 2024, projects an additional $7,500,000 over the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons. By the end of this contract, Pinto's total career earnings are expected to reach $10,404,102, as per Sportrac.
Shane Pinto Contract History
According to Spotrac, Shane Pinto has signed three contracts throughout his NHL career with the Ottawa Senators. His first contract was a three-year rookie deal, followed by a one-year contract extension, and most recently, he signed a two-year deal in 2024. The details of each contract are as follows:
| Contract | Years | Value | Signing Bonus | Average Annual Salary | Free Agent Status |
| 1st Contract (Rookie) | 2020-2022 | $3,975,000 | $277,500 | $1,325,000 | 2023 (RFA) |
| 2nd Contract | 2023-2023 | $775,000 | N/A | $775,000 | 2024 (RFA) |
| 3rd Contract (Current) | 2024-2026 | $7,500,000 | N/A | $3,750,000 | 2026 (RFA) |
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FAQs on Shane Pinto
A. Shane Pinto's agent is Lewis Gross.
A Shane Pinto is from Franklin, New York.
A. Shane Pinto is under a two-year contract with the Senators for $7,500,000 until the 2025-2026 season.
