It even led to a feud with the renowned hockey insider Chris Johnston:
Chris Johnston: "Hey @Bobbyry5409, buzz off with this nonsense."
Bobby Ryan: "Actuallywatch this Chris."
"Hey Chris Johnson I'm sorry this got a little further than you thoughtwhile we use the word «nonsense» are we just going to skip over your conflict of interest? Or we gonna skip over it? Have a great night!"
Now, the basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal, got involved.
In a new episode of his podcast, expressed his love for women's basketball by mentioning that he was watching more women's basketball than men's this year.
"The boys s***, but I'm definitely following the girls... I don't think I even know any men's [players]."