In breaking news, the NHL has handed out its first-ever gambling suspension and has laid down a harsh punishment for breaking the rule. <h2>Pinto Suspended for Half a Season for Gambling</h2> As reported by Elliotte Friedman, Shane Pinto has been suspended for 41 games by the NHL for breaking its sports wagering rules. While it is unknown exactly what the bet was, the League has taken swift action to punish Pinto. Senators' Pinto to be suspended 41 games for violating NHL gambling rules <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/friedgehnic/status/1717561117919019100'> </a></blockquote></div> The suspension is the first of its kind for the NHL. While 41 games is a lot, this ruling makes a larger point by the NHL that they won't be easy on breaking any of the gambling rules. Sources say the #NHL suspension for #Sens RFA Shane Pinto is for sports betting related activity, which would make it the first suspension for sports gambling in league history. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1717559868955992217'> </a></blockquote></div>