During a wild first day of free agency Friday, where over 100 players signed new contracts, Paul Bissonnette - a.k.a. @BizNasty2point0 - stole the show by sharing his direct messages to Brendan Shanahan and Evgeni Malkin as he searched for a new deal.
Related: Bissonnette slides into Shanahan's, Malkin's DMs in search of contract
On Saturday, TSN's Bob McKenzie broke the news that Bissonnette had agreed to return to the Los Angeles Kings' AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, where he played last season.
It would take a very big signing to get me to come in off vacation on Day 1 of my holidays, but this one is definitely worth it:
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 2, 2016
Thanks @TSNBobMcKenzie. 👊🏼
— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) July 2, 2016
The Reign retweeted the announcement in confirmation of the deal.
In 35 games with the Reign last season, Bissonnette recorded three points and 51 penalty minutes. He has not played in the NHL since 2014, when he was a member of the Arizona Coyotes.
Very happy 2 be back with the @LAKings organization. My days are numbered as a player and I'm happy to be spending it with the @ontarioreign
— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) July 2, 2016
