Ryan Whitney

Ryan Whitney (born February 19, 1983) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He is currently an analyst on NHL Network and a co-host of the Barstool Sports hockey podcast Spittin' Chiclets with former NHL enforcer Paul Bissonnette. Whitney represented the United States in international competitions, winning a silver medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics. He was selected fifth overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. Whitney played for the Penguins for three-and-a-half seasons, helping the team reach the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals. He was later traded to the Edmonton Oilers in 2010 after a brief stint with the Anaheim Ducks.