James Tanner: Paul Bissonnette Remains Unsigned - The Coyotes Should Bring Him Back The Coyotes got to sign Biz Nasty. They Gotta.

Really?

Really?
- eichiefs9

Absolutely.

Hey, if you like 4th line, 5 minute a night guys then please take orr off our hands. Then you will have two fourth line enforcers.

Absolutely.
- James_Tanner

He's as replaceable as a common nut or a bolt. The fans will come if the team is winning and he isn't going to have much of an effect on that either way. There are far better fourth liners than him.

He's as replaceable as a common nut or a bolt. The fans will come if the team is winning and he isn't going to have much of an effect on that either way. There are far better fourth liners than him.
- eichiefs9

Sure, you may be right. But consider what a fourth line winger really does, I don't think bringing in a guy who the fans love is a bad idea. He is to Phoenix what Tie Domi was to the Leafs. On another team, he's just some guy, but on the Coyotes hes the man.

I don't understand how a guy who barely played to begin with is going to be a difference maker in home attendance.

I'm not trying to be mean here, but he is not a great player.

Sure, you may be right. But consider what a fourth line winger really does, I don't think bringing in a guy who the fans love is a bad idea. He is to Phoenix what Tie Domi was to the Leafs. On another team, he's just some guy, but on the Coyotes hes the man.
- James_Tanner

He's the man on twitter and instagram. On the Coyotes, or any NHL team, he's terrible outside of punching people in the face and throwing the occasional hit. They'd be better served finding a fourth liner that might actually play a little more hockey.

Biz played 39 games last year, you really can't argue that he's going to help put people in the seats playing less than half the season because he is a constant presence in the press box.

Biz is one of the best ambassadors for hockey and a fan favorite with those in AZ that think a NHL game will be like the movie Slapshot. As for a team that lacks talent overall, he hinders them more then he helps. I understand the need for someone to protect the stars of a team. Just wish he had more to offer then just fighting, maybe he spent the summer working on his skating and defense to better fit the Tippet system. At least he could be better then Tyson Nash as the color guy for TV and make that tolerable.

Sure, you may be right. But consider what a fourth line winger really does, I don't think bringing in a guy who the fans love is a bad idea. He is to Phoenix what Tie Domi was to the Leafs. On another team, he's just some guy, but on the Coyotes hes the man.
- James_Tanner

aww but Tie Domi played a regular shift, was a very good skater, scored goals, and could fight. He was not a 4th line guy who played 5 minutes.

If you need a guy who plays 5 minutes a game who fought 3 times last year then what does it say for your fan base? If your worried your half full arena would draw even less of a crowd without this guy then maybe you should write a blog of cities your coyotes should be moving too. Probaby half of the crowd you get are snowbirds from Canada.

He's as replaceable as a common nut or a bolt. The fans will come if the team is winning and he isn't going to have much of an effect on that either way. There are far better fourth liners than him.
- eichiefs9

You need a guy that doesn't mind sitting in the press box... that may only play 30 to 40 games and can still be a positive influence on the team.

Not female dog and moan about playing time.

He is great for the community and the fans to interact with.

Every team needs a guy like that!!!

aww but Tie Domi played a regular shift, was a very good skater, scored goals, and could fight. He was not a 4th line guy who played 5 minutes.

If you need a guy who plays 5 minutes a game who fought 3 times last year then what does it say for your fan base? If your worried your half full arena would draw even less of a crowd without this guy then maybe you should write a blog of cities your coyotes should be moving too. Probaby half of the crowd you get are snowbirds from Canada.
- sparky

Domi was an underrated player, just like Probert. Tough guys who can play a little hockey are always fan favorites. When Domi was with the Jets, there were as many Domi jerseys in the stands as Selanne sweaters.

Bissonette though? Not sure he's the right mix of tough and skill.

I think people forget that Bissonnette is actually a decently talented hockey player. Certainly could go play in Europe for decent money, but obviously wants the continue the NHL lifestyle( who wouldn't?)

I seem to remember an interview or a blog where Tippet had asked him to change his game to try and continue to find a place in the league. 8 points in 39 games isn't great, it isn't horrible either. There are lots of players who contributed less.

Tough call for an NHL team to sign him now, he's 29 and I do agree that one of his more attractive options is that he's a fan favourite, good publicity and probably jersey sales.

You need a guy that doesn't mind sitting in the press box... that may only play 30 to 40 games and can still be a positive influence on the team.

Not female dog and moan about playing time.

He is great for the community and the fans to interact with.

Every team needs a guy like that!!!
- jimmc7722

That was basically my whole point. Bissonnette is awesome.

Domi was an underrated player, just like Probert. Tough guys who can play a little hockey are always fan favorites. When Domi was with the Jets, there were as many Domi jerseys in the stands as Selanne sweaters.

Bissonette though? Not sure he's the right mix of tough and skill.
- Grinder6

I think he's probably a way better player than you think.

Honestly I would take Bizz playing every night over Vitale. I just watched him play for 2 years and he can skate, thats about it.