Ilya Sorokin chat Appearing on the Spittin' Chiclets podcast on Thursday, Long Island native and Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto took a jab at his fandom for the New York Jets. "When I watch, I sit down for three hours of my time.... it's horrible," Pinto said. "Just the way they just like, I don't know, they're just so sloppy. We have so many talented players like Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall and it's just gone to s***." While the Ottawa Senators are on the upswing as of right now, owning an 18-14-2 record and the final Eastern Conference Wild Card, Pinto also said he understands what diehard fans go through supporting the team. "I'm starting to understand now when people get their mood ruined by our performances," he said. "I'm sitting on the couch, and I'm just ripping the Jets and our defense or whatever. Now I get the fans when they're shredding us when we're playing bad; it's totally understandable." The Islanders have their own share of ties to the Jets, as occasionally players can be seen at games. Most notably during 2021's home opener at MetLife Stadium. The Jets can often be seen returning the favor. Most notably, in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, when offensive lineman Dan Feeney hit his infamous beer chug. While the Islanders and Jets do share a mutual bond, Pinto can certainly be a part of that discussion. Rumors of Pinto to Long Island were put to rest when he signed a bridge deal this summer, but perhaps a move to his hometown could be in the long-term plans.
