NHL via TNT’s Paul Bissonnette attacked in altercation at Scottsdale restaurant

Former Phoenix Coyotes player and current TNT NHL analyst Paul Bissonnette was reportedly attacked by six men at a restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona on Sunday, November 24th.

According to Fox 10 Phoenix, Bissonnette was taken to the hospital to be evaluated, but police would not discuss the severity of his injuries other than to say they were not considered life-threatening.

The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. PST at Houston’s Restaurant when six men were seen arguing with management. According to police, Bissonnette tried to calm the situation and get the men to leave, but things escalated from there.

“The situation escalated and the men attacked Paul Bissonnette both inside and outside of the restaurant,” Scottsdale police said on Fox 10 Phoenix.

The six men were reportedly arrested as a result of the incident. They are accused of assault and disorderly conduct.

Bissonnette played in the NHL from 2009 to 2014, including for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Phoenix Coyotes. In his career he appeared in 202 games, scoring seven goals and providing 15 assists. In addition to his work on TNT’s NHL coverage, Bissonnette also hosts a popular hockey podcast for Barstool Sports. Spittin Chiclets.