Paul Bissonnette and Jason Kelce assemble their hockey lineup made out of NFL stars

By Arnab Mondal

Modified Dec 02, 2023 05:49 GMT

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In a recent episode of the "New Heights" podcast, former NHL player Paul Bissonnette and Philadelphia Eagles' center Jason Kelce engaged in a lively discussion about creating the ultimate hockey lineup using NFL stars. Restricted to a starting five and a goalie, the duo aimed to assemble a team that embodied both speed and power.

Kelce began the lineup with a surprising choice at center:

"My first pick was going to be JJ Watt, just 'cause I know he can skate."

He envisioned Watt as a physical force on the ice, drawing comparisons to legendary power player Eric Lindros, dominating in front of the net and delivering strong backchecks.

Paul Bissonnette joined the conversation, suggesting a star-studded lineup featuring the Watt brothers alongside himself and Kelce. He playfully added:

"Gronk as a goalie. Cause I saw him at goalie. He did something with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was in the net for a practice or something like that. It was a great bit. I enjoyed watching it."

Kelce continued detailing the lineup, selecting Tyreek Hill for the left wing, emphasizing his lightning-fast speed. He explained:

"Left-wing going to speed Tyreek Hill. He's going to fly up and down the wing."

For the right wing, Jason Kelce chose Mike Vick, highlighting the need for a left-handed player to cut to the middle and take precise shots on goal. He said:

"Right-wing, I got to have a left-handed person. They need to be able to cut to the middle, get a good angle on the net. Yeah. Good shot going. Mike Vick."

When discussing defensive positions, Kelce humorously suggested two linebackers, Dick Butkus and Ray Lewis, with a comical mix-up about Butkus's playing position during his career. The conversation took a light turn as Paul Bissonnette apologized for the confusion:

"You're getting your dicks mixed up."

Overall, the proposed lineup combines speed, power, and a touch of humor, creating a formidable team that would undoubtedly make waves on the hockey rink, showcasing the unique skills of NFL stars in a different sporting arena.

Paul Bissonnette hails Crosby's timeless brilliance and Ovechkin's goal-scoring heroics

Former NHL player Paul Bissonnette recently praised Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin on the "Spittin' Chiclets" podcast, emphasizing Crosby's remarkable career at 36:

"One guy is 36 years old and still on pace to have the best career year that a 36-year-old has ever had."

Bissonnette recalled electrifying moments when Crosby and Ovechkin faced off, citing dueling hat-tricks that had fans glued to their seats. He highlighted Ovechkin's role in saving the NHL:

"Ovi's chasing the f-ing goal record. They saved the NHL."

Bissonnette believes Ovechkin is poised to become the greatest goal scorer, surpassing Crosby's legacy.