Paul Bissonnette’s post-hockey sports media run continues to gain momentum. According to a report by Front Office Sports, TNT Sports is finalizing a multi-year contract extension with Bissonnette. This ensures his continued presence as a key analyst on the network’s NHL coverage.
Bissonnette has been part of TNT’s hockey lineup since the network re-entered the league’s U.S. broadcast picture in 2021. He has become one of its most recognizable personalities. Bissonnette has carved out a distinctive role on NHL on TNT, where personality and authenticity are often prioritized as much as analysis.
He appears alongside Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky, former All-Star Henrik Lundqvist, longtime NHL forward Anson Carter, and host Liam McHugh. Together, they anchor NHL on TNT Face Off. A pregame show praised for its relaxed format, humor, and willingness to push beyond traditional studio conventions.
Bissonnette’s outspoken style and self-awareness have helped him stand out in a sport known for conservative broadcast approaches. His willingness to poke fun at himself and others has drawn comparisons to NBA on TNT analyst Charles Barkley.
The report states his new agreement will expand Bissonnette’s responsibilities beyond the studio. For the first time, he will contribute to live game broadcasts, beginning Wednesday when he joins the Flyers-Sabres telecast from Buffalo. Bissonnette will work between the benches alongside play-by-play announcer Brendan Burke and analyst Jody Shelley.
Since retiring from professional hockey in 2017, Bissonnette has steadily built a second career in media. He is a central figure on Barstool Sports’ Spittin’ Chiclets podcast, which he co-hosts with Ryan Whitney and Keith Yandle. The show has grown into one of the most-listened-to hockey podcasts in the country and has attracted a wide range of high-profile guests.
The podcast recently made headlines by moving to Netflix. It debuted its first episode on the platform with former NFL quarterback Tom Brady as a guest. With his expanded role at TNT, Bissonnette continues to solidify his status as one of hockey media’s most influential modern voices.
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