Shane Pinto, currently tied for the NHL lead in goal scoring, will become a restricted free agent after this season.
The talks between the Ottawa Senators and Pinto's camp have been put on hold due to a significant gap in their discussions on fair market value.
“Cha-ching, cha-ching,”
a teammate jokingly said, hinting at Pinto's increasing value.
Pinto's performance is likely to drive up his price tag, making his upcoming free agency a point of interest.
Author's summary: Shane Pinto's value rises as he leads NHL goal scoring.