Former NHL defenseman Ryan Whitney hilariously live-tweets Oscars

Ryan Whitney has gone from NHL defenseman and Olympic medalist to an entertainment tweep. Whitney, who’s now playing for HC Sochi in the KHL after spending the

Ryan Whitney has gone from NHL defenseman and Olympic medalist to an entertainment tweep. 

Whitney, who’s now playing for HC Sochi in the KHL after spending the previous nine seasons in the NHL, took on the Oscars and its celebrities all the way from Russia. 

He’ll probably never be the Red Carpet reporter for Fashion Police, but his sartorial advice is on point. 

Nothing bad to say about Bradley cooper. Seems like a genuine person and a good dude. Great head of hair on him too.

— Ryan Whitney (@ryanwhitney6) February 23, 2015

Oh Reese those shoulders look fantastic and you know it. I can just tell.

— Ryan Whitney (@ryanwhitney6) February 23, 2015

I want someone on the red carpet I can really rip on from my couch with my ice cream and Gatorade by my side. Finally feel like a blogger

— Ryan Whitney (@ryanwhitney6) February 23, 2015

He challenges the Columbus Blue Jackets for snark coming from a hockey social media account, but someone needs to hook Whitney up with an award show blog. 

-- Anna Gallegos