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Senators Injury News Raises Bigger Question for Ottawa

There are some things you don't want to see during training camp. One is a player suddenly missing from practice when nobody seems quite sure why. That's what happened Thursday with the Ottawa Senators, and this time there are two…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 10:46 PM
Senators Injury News Raises Bigger Question for Ottawa
Key Things to Know
  • Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto missed practice on Thursday with an undisclosed injury.
  • Defenseman Jorian Donovan also sat out Thursday's training camp session with an undisclosed injury.
  • The severity and timeline for Shane Pinto's injury have not yet been determined.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto missed practice on Thursday with an undisclosed injury, according to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia. It marked the first practice missed during training camp by the 25-year-old forward, whose timeline for return remains unknown.

Defenseman Jorian Donovan also missed Thursday's session due to an undisclosed injury. Pinto posted 23 goals and 46 points across 72 games for Ottawa during the 2025-26 season, while the 22-year-old Donovan faces an uphill battle to secure an NHL roster spot.

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