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Paul Bissonnette hilariously mixes up Ashanti & Shohei Ohtani; Ryan Whitney mistakenly pays tribute to singer
During the "Spittin' Chiclets" podcast, former NHLer and analyst Paul Bissonnette humorously confused popular singer and actress Ashanti with MLB star Shohei Ohtani.
Bissonnette admitted to not following baseball closely but expressed excitement about the ongoing World Series, particularly mentioning the "Oshanti factor" and his potential impact on the game.
His mix-up sparked laughter when co-host Ryan Whitney added to the humor by mistakenly assuming Ashanti had died before the MLB announced her performance.
"I haven't been invested in baseball in a long time. I care what's happening in this, this World Series, and just the Oshani factor and the fact that he's a gamble. I struggle with the Japanese names, my opinion; that's okay. She had some bangers man." Bissonnette said.
That led to a lighthearted correction when it was revealed that Ashanti had delivered a powerful rendition of the national anthem in Game 4 of the World Series at the New York Yankees' stadium on Tuesday.
Ashanti's performance was the highlight of the night, coinciding with the Yankees' impressive 11-4 victory over the LA Dodgers. The win was crucial for the Yankees, as it allowed them to avoid getting swept in the championship series.
Paul Bissonnette makes his thoughts clear on Russia's participation at upcoming Olymipcs
Paul Bissonnette shared his thoughts on Russia's participation in the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics, emphasizing the importance of allowing Russian players to compete.
"The hockey world needs Russia to compete at the Olympics. (It's a) Russian thing, I would have to think that they're in the Olympics," Bissonnette said.
"I get all the things going on overseas, and that's a very serious topic. Some of the blood doping and the cheating is part of the reason."
Bissonnette highlighted the significance of seeing top Russian players like Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin compete on the international stage against the best from Canada and the United States.
"I hope that they figure things out, and Russia is going to be able to be represented at the Olympics, because I think it would be a shame if we don't get to see Ovi and Malkin play on an international competition against the best of Canada and that US has to offer."
Paul Bissonnette's comments reflect a desire for unity in the sport, despite the complexities surrounding Russia's involvement in international events.
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