Allowed to resume practicing Pinto (suspension), who is still a restricted free agent, is allowed to resume practicing with the Senators, Bruce Garrioch of The Ottawa Sun reports Wednesday. Impact Pinto will complete his 41-game suspension, which he received because of activities related to sports wagering, in time for Ottawa's game against Philadelphia on Jan. 21, but he can't play until he signs a new contract. Under normal circumstances, a restricted free agent who didn't sign before Dec. 1 would be ineligible to play for the remainder of the season, but that rule was waived due to Pinto's suspension. The 23-year-old had 20 goals and 35 points in 82 outings this year.
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