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Paul Bissonnette Bio
Meet “Biz Nasty”: former NHL player, Spittin’ Chiclets host, TNT analyst and 2026 Internet Invitational competitor.
Who is Paul “Biz” Bissonnette?
Paul Bissonnette, widely known as “Biz” or “Biz Nasty,” is a Canadian former NHL player, hockey analyst and sports-media personality. Born March 11, 1985, in Welland, Ontario, he played 202 NHL games for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Phoenix Coyotes. After his playing career, he became a co-host of Spittin’ Chiclets and an NHL on TNT analyst. In January 2026, TNT Sports announced a multi-year contract extension.
From NHL enforcer to sports-media personality
Bissonnette moved from junior and minor-league hockey into the NHL, becoming a fourth-line forward for Pittsburgh and Phoenix. He was better known for energy and personality than scoring: his NHL career included 202 games and seven goals. His candid, conversational style later translated into podcasting and television.
Alongside former NHL player Ryan Whitney, Bissonnette helped build Spittin’ Chiclets into a popular hockey podcast. His TNT work brought the same informal style to national hockey broadcasts. He has also developed golf content through the podcast’s Sandbagger series, where hockey personalities play golf, compete and trade stories on camera.
Why golf became part of Biz’s media career
In a 2024 interview with NHL.com, Bissonnette described the appeal of the Sandbagger golf format as showing friends playing golf and sharing the camaraderie of a hockey locker room. Golf lets the show bring former teammates, athletes and creators together outside the rink. His longstanding friendship with Keith Yandle, dating to their Phoenix Coyotes days, also carries into the golf content.
Paul Bissonnette at the 2026 Internet Invitational
Bissonnette joined Brad Dalke’s Red Team in the 64-player 2026 Internet Invitational at Big Cedar Lodge, Missouri. The field included golf creators, professional athletes and online entertainers.
Episode 1 — scramble
Biz partnered with former NHL teammate Keith Yandle against Cheddy and Kyle Forgeard. The Green Team pairing won the match 3 and 2.
Episode 2 — alternate shot
Biz partnered with Taco Golf against Wesley Bryan and Robby Berger, also known as Bobby Fairways. The Green Team pairing won 4 and 3. Red Team was eliminated after Episode 2, losing 10½–5½ on combined team points. Biz’s recorded opening-phase match record was two losses.
What is Paul Bissonnette’s golf handicap?
A 2026 Internet Invitational tracking site estimated Biz’s handicap at 10.0. This is an unofficial third-party estimate, not a verified current USGA Handicap Index.
Watch Biz at the Internet Invitational
Spittin’ Chiclets Sandbagger Invitational V
Biz and Ryan Whitney play Keith Yandle and Kevin Hayes in a golf match from the Sandbagger series.
Internet Invitational 2026 — Episode 1
Watch Biz and Keith Yandle in the opening team scramble.
Internet Invitational 2026 — Episode 2
Watch Biz and Taco Golf take on Wesley Bryan and Bobby Fairways.
More Biz golf content
Explore Spittin’ Chiclets on YouTube for Sandbagger golf matches and other sports-entertainment videos. Individual Sandbagger video IDs are not embedded here until their titles and publisher are confirmed.
Paul Bissonnette FAQ
Who is Biz Nasty?
Biz Nasty is Paul Bissonnette, a retired NHL forward, Spittin’ Chiclets co-host and NHL on TNT analyst.
Did Paul Bissonnette play in the NHL?
Yes. He played 202 NHL games for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Phoenix Coyotes.
Does Paul Bissonnette play golf?
Yes. He participates in the Spittin’ Chiclets Sandbagger golf series and played in the 2026 Internet Invitational.
Which Internet Invitational team was Biz on?
Brad Dalke’s Red Team.
What is Biz’s golf handicap?
An event tracker estimated 10.0 in 2026; it is not an official current USGA index.
More creator golf profiles
Explore Ryan Whitney, Brad Dalke, Taco Golf and the Internet Invitational hub.
Sources
NHL.com interview and career background · Barstool creator biography · 2026 event match tracker · Episode 2 results recap.