Former NHL player and current analyst Paul Bissonnette has come under fire for his behavior during a recent broadcast in which he openly cheered for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Some viewers took to social media to voice their concerns, calling for his removal from the air.While it's not uncommon for analysts to have a favorite team, Bissonnette's bias has sparked a debate about the narrow line between being an analyst and a fan. Supporters of Bissonnette argue that his passion for the Leafs is what makes him a fun and engaging analyst, while critics feel that it has compromised his ability to be unbiased.x - Locked On FLORIDA Panthers (42-32-8)@LO_FLAPanthersAlready sick and tired of Paul Bissonnette riding the Leafs bandwagon. Aren’t these guys supposed to be neutral? 🤔523Already sick and tired of Paul Bissonnette riding the Leafs bandwagon. Aren’t these guys supposed to be neutral? 🤔bigpunisher305@bigpunisher305Paul Bissonnette can fuck off21Paul Bissonnette can fuck offEddie 🇵🇷@demorizi_eudyPaul Bissonnette predicted a 5-2 leafs win and they just lost in overtime 3-2…2Paul Bissonnette predicted a 5-2 leafs win and they just lost in overtime 3-2…Fire Paul Maurice@NewAccTake10Paul Bissonnette can go to hell. Tired of this fuckin Leafs fan giving his 'non bias' opinion.52Paul Bissonnette can go to hell. Tired of this fuckin Leafs fan giving his 'non bias' opinion.Robyn Crystal@robyncrystal91The only way Liam McHugh and Paul Bissonnette are tolerable is on mute.3The only way Liam McHugh and Paul Bissonnette are tolerable is on mute.lindsey ...@leholmes52Paul Bissonnette @NHL_On_TNT Leafs Analysis v. Canes Analysis121Paul Bissonnette @NHL_On_TNT Leafs Analysis v. Canes Analysis https://t.co/EVNj1iwaZZMatthew@epiclolThat taint licker Paul Bissonnette just said"Unless the Canes come back, game over"You're a Leafs bandwagon fan. How many times have they come back in these playoffs to tie/win games in round 1?We Canes fans have seen this team win in ways that'll make your hair white.1That taint licker Paul Bissonnette just said"Unless the Canes come back, game over"You're a Leafs bandwagon fan. How many times have they come back in these playoffs to tie/win games in round 1?We Canes fans have seen this team win in ways that'll make your hair white.Where we going Cam? Bryce Young Enthusiast 🔥@CamNewtonFan001@Collinhomeice Oh yeah, Paul Bissonnette’s comments during the first intermission of the game being “over” should get him kicked off the intermission show alone.41@Collinhomeice Oh yeah, Paul Bissonnette’s comments during the first intermission of the game being “over” should get him kicked off the intermission show alone.jordan C1N fan@ThatGuyJordan95Paul Bissonnette is so unprofessional saying the game is over… Wtf was that dude?! The bias is pretty obvious.1Paul Bissonnette is so unprofessional saying the game is over… Wtf was that dude?! The bias is pretty obvious.Damon@Morgan97D@LO_FLAPanthers I used to listen to Spittin Chicklets. His Toronto bias makes me nauseous.@LO_FLAPanthers I used to listen to Spittin Chicklets. His Toronto bias makes me nauseous.x- sof • CATastrophe 🐆@FlaKitties@LO_FLAPanthers well good thing i've never liked him in the first place. wouldn't want him rooting for the cats so i win.4@LO_FLAPanthers well good thing i've never liked him in the first place. wouldn't want him rooting for the cats so i win.Joe_5oh@5ohJoe@LO_FLAPanthers Well he's a Leaf guy so it's not surprising, but the whole panel sucking off the Leafs every intermission is really old.3@LO_FLAPanthers Well he's a Leaf guy so it's not surprising, but the whole panel sucking off the Leafs every intermission is really old.David Stenson@AlstenMedia@LO_FLAPanthers Didn’t know his name but enjoy his sadness each time panthers win1@LO_FLAPanthers Didn’t know his name but enjoy his sadness each time panthers winThe controversy surrounding Bissonnette's comments highlights the importance of striking a balance between being an entertaining analyst and being objective. Fans want analysts to bring energy and enthusiasm to their broadcasts, but they also expect them to provide insightful analysis without showing favoritism.Paul Bissonnette's career in hockey post-retirementPaul Bissonnette has had a varied career since his retirement from professional hockey. In 2017, Bissonnette joined the Coyotes' radio booth as a color commentator, replacing Nick Boynton. In 2018, Bissonnette became a new member of Barstool Sports' hockey podcast, Spittin' Chiclets, where he joined former Penguins teammate Ryan Whitney. Later that year, he also released a mockumentary series called BizNasty Does BC, which showcased the beauty of the province of British Columbia and featured 17 past and present NHL stars.In 2019, Bissonnette became the Sports and Media Ambassador for CaniBrands, a CBD health and wellness company. Most recently, in 2021, Turner Sports announced that Bissonnette would join the company as a pre-game and intermission analyst for the NHL on TNT, alongside Wayne Gretzky, Anson Carter, and Rick Tocchet.Paul Bissonnette's varied career post-hockey shows his versatility and willingness to explore different avenues within the industry. His humor and engaging personality have made him a popular figure among hockey fans, and his role as a pre-game and intermission analyst for the NHL on TNT is sure to bring new insights and entertaining commentary to viewers.