SNAPSHOTS: Shane Pinto has shown confidence as Senators\u0027 camp enters its final phase
told reporters before facing the Montreal Canadiens Saturday night at home. “It’s impressive how smart he is but this is exhibition and the pace is going to continue to rev itself up every single game.
“He’s only going to become a better player as we go here. He’s a guy that I trust as a centre on my line and I trust working with him a lot. He’s only going to continue to get better.”“He’s confident in his own abilities and that’s huge for a young player,” Motte added. “Hopefully, we can continue to support him and put him in positions to succeed.”Article contentThe 25-year-old Larsson, a first-round pick of the Anaheim Ducks in 2015, signed as a free agent with the Senators in the summer.
“It’s not about being a safe player, it’s about being a reliable player and if he can do that he’s going to be able to get himself some games.”Article content