NHL analyst Ryan Whitney reacts to Buffalo Sabres’ billboard trolling
Former NHL player Ryan Whitney has made a name for himself since retiring in 2015. The nine-year pro joined Barstool Sports to remain close to the game he loves. In 2016, he and blogger Brian McGonagle launched the podcast “Spittin’…
Former NHL player Ryan Whitney has made a name for himself since retiring in 2015. The nine-year pro joined Barstool Sports to remain close to the game he loves. In 2016, he and blogger Brian McGonagle launched the podcast “Spittin’ Chiclets.
” Since then, the show has become a prominent voice in hockey and one of the most popular sports podcasts. Now, Whitney shares the platform with former players Paul Bissonnette and Keith Yandle, with McGonagle on an indefinite break from the show. MORE: NHL legend Wayne Gretzky explains why Connor McDavid deserves Hart Trophy As Whitney learned recently, having a large presence can have a downside.
The Buffalo Sabres’ social media team decided to gather receipts from media personalities and X users who had negative things to say. The Sabres entered the 2025-26 campaign with an NHL-record 14-year playoff drought before winning the Atlantic Division. Unfortunately for him, Whitney paid the biggest price.
The Sabres purchased a pair of billboards in Buffalo featuring Whitney’s face and his quote, “Buffalo’s not making the playoffs. ….. 0.