“Definitely on cocaine": Paul Bissonnette makes shocking claim about restaurant assault, links suspects to Irish scamming gang

Former NHL player Paul Bissonnette has shared new details about his altercation with a group of men in Phoenix, Arizona last month.

According to Bissonnette, the trouble began at Houston’s restaurant when a group of men harassed the staff. Bissonnette reportedly stepped in to support the employees, leading to an altercation. The situation escalated, and the group followed him outside near a CVS dumpster before surrounding and attacking him.

Bissonnette managed to defend himself briefly but was overpowered. He escaped to safety inside the CVS. Police later arrested the suspects, who Bissonnette linked to an Irish scam gang. He identified several individuals, including John and William Carroll, Danny Bradley, Sean Daly, and Henry Mesker.

The suspects are believed to be involved in fraudulent businesses and provided fake addresses. On Spittin’ Chiclets on Tuesday, Bissonnette said their behavior appeared aggressive and erratic, possibly influenced by drug use.

[2:10 onwards] "I've seen guys fight on cocaine. And these guys were definitely on cocaine. I'd have to say... This last week has been a whirlwind," Bissonnette said.

"And a lot has happened since I last came on this podcast to talk about what went down, and the good news is based on my recollection after getting bootfu**ed and co**eyed from the six Irish travelers, as we're calling them, is about 95% of my recollection of the events based on what the cops have seen on surveillance is accurate. So I didn't fabricate anything that ended up going on..." Biz added.

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Paul Bissonnette described troubling details about his attackers

Paul Bissonnette described troubling actions by the group of men before and during his assault. He said the men, whom he identified as Irish travelers, caused problems at a Scottsdale golf club after being denied drinks. He alleged they were involved in illegal activities.

"We don't know what we're dealing with here. They have fake addresses, fake companies, scamming people with all asphalt and painting companies apparently," Biz said.

During the incident outside Houston’s restaurant, one man tackled him while others punched and kicked him. Despite their actions, one suspect was dismissive about returning for his court date.

On a previous episode of Spittin’ Chiclets, Paul Bissonnette expressed no regrets about helping the staff. He praised the restaurant employees and first responders for their professionalism.

Authorities are continuing the investigation, and the suspects face upcoming court dates.