Player Discussion Shane Pinto (C) - PART 2

[Sens of Anarchy]

 

[JD1]

Since Pinto left UND, the Sens have played 220 games. Over that 220 games, they are 18-8-2 when all of Norris, Stuetzle and Pinto are dressed. That obviously includes 2-0-1 this season.

I think that bodes pretty well for the future if those 3 can remain healthy

 

[OD99]

Since Pinto left UND, the Sens have played 220 games. Over that 220 games, they are 18-8-2 when all of Norris, Stuetzle and Pinto are dressed. That obviously includes 2-0-1 this season.

I think that bodes pretty well for the future if those 3 can remain healthy

Now add in Greig and I think it's even more impressive!

 

[DrEasy]

Now add in Greig and I think it's even more impressive!

The sample size gets too small then...

 

[OD99]

The sample size gets too small then...

I should have been more clear. I meant moving forward.

 

[Senscore]

Another great game from Pinto in all areas of the ice.

And no hesitation in standing up for our sweet angel Ridly Grieg.

Love this kid.

 

[Dionysus]

Another great game from Pinto in all areas of the ice.

And no hesitation in standing up for our sweet angel Ridly Grieg.

Love this kid.

JM clearly trusts him. Played more than Norris and Stutzle last night.

Looking like a stud out there.

 

[BoardsofCanada]

Pinto was awesome last night. Not sure if it was in the 2nd or 3rd period, but at one point he manhandled Auston Matthews into the boards. Dare I say, he might eventually become our number 1 center. Stutzle is a skilled playmaker but he's somewhat one dimensional whereas Pinto is meat and potatoes jack of all trades. Norris is more in the mold of Pinto but not quite as physically imposing... close though. We have an embarrassment of riches down the middle. As Jason York points out, they're young and inexperienced but all three have tremendous potential. Thank you Pierre Dorion. You did some good things.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Will be among our most valuable players come playoff team. Absolute animal. Game goes through him in all 3 zones.

 

[SensFactor]

7pts in 7 games since returning.

He's been excellent.

 

[Dan Patrick]

Beans!

 

[coladin]

Slotting helps a lot. Love the depth

 

[Butchy Dakkar]

He’s going to get paid. I hope we get him on a reasonable bridge or long term value contract, but the latter seems unlikely. We know he can play like this, it’s not a flash in the pan. The last full season he cooled off after a similar start though, but that was when he was moved up the lineup due to injury as a rookie.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Pinto was awesome last night. Not sure if it was in the 2nd or 3rd period, but at one point he manhandled Auston Matthews into the boards. Dare I say, he might eventually become our number 1 center. Stutzle is a skilled playmaker but he's somewhat one dimensional whereas Pinto is meat and potatoes jack of all trades. Norris is more in the mold of Pinto but not quite as physically imposing... close though. We have an embarrassment of riches down the middle. As Jason York points out, they're young and inexperienced but all three have tremendous potential. Thank you Pierre Dorion. You did some good things.

He put on a clinic for a C defensively; Should be clipped and played for the other C's looking for more ice time .. And ended up with 3 1g 2a .

#STUD

Small sample this year acknowledged
7gp 3g 4a 7pts +7 ; 62.5 FO% (HockeyReference)

 

[HSF]

He’s going to get paid. I hope we get him on a reasonable bridge or long term value contract, but the latter seems unlikely. We know he can play like this, it’s not a flash in the pan. The last full season he cooled off after a similar start though, but that was when he was moved up the lineup due to injury as a rookie.

Bridge at a lower cap hit is fine tbh. Keeps guys motivated too

 

[Wallet Inspector]

It's weird to me how he isn't on the PK much, it feels like he'd be our best penalty killer.

 

[Nova Stutzlia]

It's weird to me how he isn't on the PK much, it feels like he'd be our best penalty killer.

Could be.
They had no penalties Saturday, and their previous game was last month.
But the whole 3rd line was on the ice at the end of the last game, during at least part of the EN situation which is kinda like a PK.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

I think JM might see this guy as our #1 center.

 

[bicboi64]

32-5-5 record when he scores for us. Pinto Bean is a baller

 

[senswon]

Does Pinto's progression make it easier to slide norris to the wing?

Imo pinto at 2 with his defensive accumen is pretty valuable for this team.....also allows Ridley to take that 3c spot

 

[bicboi64]

Does Pinto's progression make it easier to slide norris to the wing?

Imo pinto at 2 with his defensive accumen is pretty valuable for this team.....also allows Ridley to take that 3c spot

Not sure if Norris would be good enough of a winger to live up to his salary, but wouldn't hurt to try as he gets healthier. Having more C depth always helps

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Not sure if Norris would be good enough of a winger to live up to his salary, but wouldn't hurt to try as he gets healthier. Having more C depth always helps

Defense maybe?

I think he'd be fine on the wing. Could open up more shooting ops for him. I'm hoping his goal gives him a lift. I think he has to up his intensity a tick and engage physically more. I am willing to be patient for now. Greig Pinto combo is great atm.

 

[PlayOn]

Does Pinto's progression make it easier to slide norris to the wing?

Imo pinto at 2 with his defensive accumen is pretty valuable for this team.....also allows Ridley to take that 3c spot

I like Norris at C, I think he’s smart and does a lot of little things well. Imo he’s played really well defensively since coming back from his shorter injury in Jan, just needs to get going offensively.

We've seen the growing pains with these guys, I don’t see the value in going through that with Greig if you don’t have to and you ideally want the team to compete now. Let him play wing, he’s great with Pinto. If Norris continues to struggle into next year then maybe you try it out, but I think your best bet is running with Stützle/Norris/Pinto at C, in whatever order they’re in. They all get their ice time, I don’t think the line they play on matters much.

 

[aragorn]

Whoa - Shane Pinto - you are looking more & more like a top line centre every game. Most ice time of all forwards. Ott with 4 good centres on their roster.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

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