There is no media personality in the NHL that brings entertainment like Paul Bissonnette does.
The former NHL fourth-liner, commonly referred to as "Biz" or "Biz Nasty", has become a popular figure in the hockey community. From his extremely active Twitter account that dates back to his playing days, to doing videos for the league, Bissonnette's face and voice are stamped all over the NHL.
When TNT and the NHL agreed to their media deal ahead of the 2021-22 season, the network brought in Bissonnette to give the NHL desk some light-hearted entertainment, similar to what Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neill do for NBA on TNT.
Biz hasn't disappointed. He has provided fans with plenty of viral clips of his insight and shenanigans with the rest of the TNT crew, including making Wayne Gretzky laugh uncontrollably with his river dance and getting a ridiculous haircut on-air after losing a bet.
Arguably the fastest @BizNasty2point0 has ever moved his feet 🕺 #NHLonTNT #StadiumSeries pic.twitter.com/gLv4t8U8hU
— NHLonTNT (@NHL_On_TNT) February 27, 2022
Can we get an update on @BizNasty2point0's femur?
— NHLonTNT (@NHL_On_TNT) January 13, 2022
The #NHLonTNT crew let out some frustrations in the loading dock 🤣 pic.twitter.com/LJpORQFr43
THE HAIR IS GONE ✂️@BizNasty2point0 lost his playoff bet and the hair is now gone! @NHL_On_TNT pic.twitter.com/Ru0a9eZuFD
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 5, 2022
Cheer up @BizNasty2point0! It doesn't not look that bad 🤣😭 pic.twitter.com/6l4YdO4hqz
— NHLonTNT (@NHL_On_TNT) June 5, 2022
Bissonnette will be with the TNT crew that covers the 2023 NHL playoffs and will be on the desk when the network broadcasts the 2023 Stanley Cup Final.
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Here is a look at how much Bissonnette is worth and how much money he made in his NHL career.
Paul Bissonnette's net worth
According to a number of outlets, Bissonnette's estimated net worth is somewhere between $4-5 million.
The details of his contract with TNT are not known publicly.
Bissonnette's gig with TNT isn't his only job. The media personality gained popularity through Barstool Sports' "Spittin' Chiclets" podcast, which he hosts with former NHL defenseman Ryan Whitney and blogger Brian "Rear Admiral" McGonagle.
In addition, he is a sports advisor for CaniBrand, a CBD products company, and is sponsored by New Balance.
Previously, Bissonnette started in the media industry as a radio color commentator for the Coyotes. He joined play-by-play announcer Bob Heethuis in 2017 but left the gig in 2021 when he was hired by TNT.
Paul Bissonnette NHL salary, earnings
Bissonnette's NHL career spanned over six seasons with one year spent on the Penguins and five with the Coyotes.
In total, Bissonnette signed four NHL contracts, which accumulated a career NHL salary of $5.355 million.
His final NHL game came during the 2013-14 season. After that season, he played for three seasons in the minor leagues, signing AHL contracts.
Paul Bissonnette NHL stats
During his time in the NHL, Bissonnette was known for his physical play and fighting skills. He suited up for a total of 202 NHL games, totaling seven goals and 22 points while accumulating 340 penalty minutes.
| Season | Team | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | PIMs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | Penguins | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| 2009-10 | Coyotes | 41 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 117 |
| 2010-11 | Coyotes | 48 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 71 |
| 2011-12 | Coyotes | 31 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 41 |
| 2012-13 | Coyotes | 28 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| 2013-14 | Coyotes | 39 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 53 |
| Career | 202 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 340 |
