In a surprising turn of events, the NHL has handed down a suspension to Ottawa Senators' restricted free agent, Shane Pinto, for sports betting-related activity. This marks the first suspension of its kind in NHL history, raising eyebrows and sparking discussions across the hockey community.
This incident serves as a reminder of the consequences that can befall players who engage in sports betting, with parallels drawn to the recent indefinite suspension of NFL player Calvin Ridley for betting on NFL games.