NHL on TNT’s Paul Bissonnette assaulted in altercation at Scottsdale Restaurant

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

According to Fox 10 PhoenixBissonnette was taken to the hospital for evaluation, although police would not discuss the severity of his injuries, other than they were not considered life-threatening.

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

“The situation escalated to the men assaulting Paul Bissonnette both inside and outside the restaurant,” Scottsdale Police said via Fox 10 Phoenix.

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

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