Memo to TSN: STFU

So it's finally happened. Matthew Barnaby is now a commentator. TSN has decided that one (ahem) opinionated ex-NHL insider in the form of John Tortorella wasn't enough, and have now added Barnaby to its panel for scintillating between-period discussions.
Let's be objectively clear: Matthew Barnaby was one of the premier jackasses in the NHL. He was known for cheap shots, dirty hits, and a mouth that would make a whore blush. Barnaby's favorite tactic was provoking fights and then shying away, or simply pretending to be hurt and then assaulting unsuspecting goalies. Barnaby's actions bordered on the criminal during his NHL career, and by the time it was over, there were few players who considered him a respectable teammate.

Now for the true irony: last night, the TSN panel was discussing Sean Avery's comments about Elisha Cuthbert (which I will not repeat here). Matthew Barnaby was on that panel. I need to confess I muted the TV, but not before he said "Well, I've said some things during my career but[...]"
But what, Matthew? Did you mention that you said far worse on the ice to opposing players, even former teammates? Did you talk about your own penchant for dirty hits and cowardice? Did you mention that you have lost the respect of nearly every player who played against, or even with you?

TSN has turned itself into a joke by having this idiot participate in a discussion condemning Avery's actions. Barnaby was far worse in his NHL career, and someone has got to remind TSN of that fact.

As a post-script, Bob McKenzie, not to be outdone by the irony of the situation, revealed his own stupidity when he repeated, word-for-word, Avery's statement, and in the same breath condemned it as sexist, offensive and dangerously misogynistic. Tomorrow as an encore, Bob will tell people not to say "fuck".