NHL on TNT’s Paul Bissonnette attacked during an altercation at a Scottsdale restaurant

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

According to Fox 10 PhoenixBissonnette was taken to a hospital for evaluation, although police would not discuss the severity of his injuries except that 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. Police say Bissonnette tried to calm the situation and get the men to leave, but the situation has since escalated.

“The situation escalated into the men attacking Paul Bissonnette both inside and outside the restaurant,” Scottsdale police said via Fox 10 Phoenix.

According to reports, six men were arrested following the incident. They will be charged with assault and disorderly conduct.

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