FanHouse http://www.fanhouse.com FanHouse http://www.fanhouse.com/media/feedlogo.gif FanHouse http://www.fanhouse.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ Fight of the Week: Princeton's Favorite Son Drops Them Again http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/fight-of-the-week/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/fight-of-the-week/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/fight-of-the-week/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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Every Friday, FanHouse sifts through the rubble and picks the best NHL fight, with the help of HockeyFights.com.

A light week on the card, but there was a relatively surprising bout and some pretty good ones to choose from. Highlighting it is our favorite former Princeton player, a gentleman who has made a name for himself by being a really good fighter. Of course, the big news of the week involved a team captain dropping the gloves with a random defenseman.

 

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]]> dane byersfight of the weekFightOfTheWeekgeorge parrosjared bollkent huskinsmarek zidlickysidney crosbytanner glasswade belak Bruce Ciskie bruce-ciskie 2009-11-06T16:00:00 00:00 NFL FanHouse Preview Chat Recap http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/nfl-fanhouse-week-9-live-chat/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/nfl-fanhouse-week-9-live-chat/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/nfl-fanhouse-week-9-live-chat/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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Most teams will play their eighth game this week, meaning that we're hitting the halfway mark. Already, there's talk of 16-0 teams and teams that have played themselves out of serious contention.

We previewed this weekend's big games, got your predictions, and found out who you think has the better shot of running the table among the remaining unbeatens. Read all about it after the jump.

 

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]]> Bruce Ciskie bruce-ciskie 2009-11-06T11:00:00 00:00 Pocket Presence: Russell Still Struggling http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/pocket-presence-russell-still-struggling/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/pocket-presence-russell-still-struggling/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/pocket-presence-russell-still-struggling/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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It's often said that a team with two quarterbacks really doesn't have any. With that spirit in mind, FanHouse will keep you updated weekly on NFL teams facing potential quarterback controversies.

Stubbornness sometimes pays off. The Carolina Panthers found this out on Sunday.

One week after giving up on the run way too easily in a loss to Buffalo, the Panthers mercilessly pounded Arizona's run defense into the ground, and their reward was an easy win. Of course, it doesn't mean Jake Delhomme has magically turned his season around. It just means the Panthers have found a way to hide him, while keeping him on the field. Delhomme is off our magical list for now, but other shaky starters aren't so lucky.

 

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]]> brady quinnbruce gradkowskiderek andersonjake delhommejamarcus russelljosh freemanjosh johnsonkerry collinsmatt moorevince young Bruce Ciskie bruce-ciskie 2009-11-04T14:00:00 00:00 Puck Talk: The Red-Hot Avalanche http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/puck-talk-the-red-hot-avalanche/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/puck-talk-the-red-hot-avalanche/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/puck-talk-the-red-hot-avalanche/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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Undoubtedly, one of the best stories early in the NHL season is being written in Denver. The Colorado Avalanche have survived a stretch of 11 road games over their first 15 with a stunning 10-3-2 overall record, and they have an early lead in the Northwest Division.

To find out what has clicked with the Avalanche so far, we turned to someone who follows them. David Driscoll-Carignan writes for the wonderful site Mile High Hockey, and he joins us on the podcast. Listen after the jump.

 

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]]> puck talkPuckTalk Bruce Ciskie bruce-ciskie 2009-11-04T13:00:00 00:00 Hi, My Name Is ... Chris Brown http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/03/hi-my-name-is-chris-brown/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/03/hi-my-name-is-chris-brown/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/03/hi-my-name-is-chris-brown/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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Every Tuesday, FanHouse discusses the top NHL prospects found in college hockey.

It's been a pretty good start to the season for Michigan. The Wolverines took care of business on the road last weekend, sweeping Lake Superior State (Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.) to open their Central Collegiate Hockey Association schedule.

Even though junior star Louie Caporusso (NHL rights: Ottawa) has just one goal in the Wolverines' first six games, Michigan has gotten early contributions from a highly-touted freshman.

 

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]]> himynameis Bruce Ciskie bruce-ciskie 2009-11-03T15:00:00 00:00 The Case Against Mike McCarthy http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/02/the-case-against-mike-mccarthy/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/02/the-case-against-mike-mccarthy/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/02/the-case-against-mike-mccarthy/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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Editor's Note: Bruce Ciskie, a lifelong Packers fan, opines about the state of his beloved team.

High expectations greeted the Green Bay Packers in August, as the team arrived at training camp. Practices -- held across the street from Lambeau Field -- were very physical, as the Packers tried to show they wouldn't be bullied around like they were far too often in 2008.

That 6-10 season, we all were told, was a memory. It was a fluke. It wasn't how things would be conducted in Green Bay. Bad tackling, soft defense, poor special teams play, and stupid penalties were going to be a thing of the past.

Or not.

 

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]]> a.j. hawkaaron kampmanaaron rodgersal harrisbrad childressbrett favrecharles woodsondonald drivergreg jenningsjames jonesjohnny jollyjordy nelsonmike mccarthymike shermannick barnettryan grantted thompson Bruce Ciskie bruce-ciskie 2009-11-02T13:00:00 00:00 Sidney Crosby Fights Marek Zidlicky http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/01/sidney-crosby-fights-marek-zidlicky/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/01/sidney-crosby-fights-marek-zidlicky/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/01/sidney-crosby-fights-marek-zidlicky/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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While fighting isn't at all legal in hockey, there is an understanding with players. Some employ enforcer-type guys whose job is to mix it up with those who try to mess with a team's skill players.

You'll see captains and other team leaders sometimes willing to mix it up, too, even if that's not their reputation. Last year, Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby made waves by starting a fight off a faceoff in a game. On Saturday, Crosby was back dropping the gloves, this time with an even more unlikely opponent.

 

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]]> marek zidlickysidney crosby Bruce Ciskie bruce-ciskie 2009-11-01T15:45:00 00:00 Favre's Return to Lambeau Highlights Mistakes Made in Packer Divorce http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/01/favres-return-to-lambeau-highlights-mistakes-made-in-packer-div/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/01/favres-return-to-lambeau-highlights-mistakes-made-in-packer-div/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/01/favres-return-to-lambeau-highlights-mistakes-made-in-packer-div/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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Outside of Sunday being a day many Packer fans have dreaded for months, it's just another football Sunday in Green Bay.

The hype surrounding this regular-season battle of NFC North rivals surpasses anything most fans will see in their lifetimes. The reality is that football fans in Wisconsin are stuck in the middle of the tension that developed between Brett Favre and the Packers. It was this way in August of 2008, when the whole thing blew up, and it isn't going to change for some time.

 

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]]> aaron rodgersbrad childressbrett favredarrell bevellmike mccarthyted thompson Bruce Ciskie bruce-ciskie 2009-11-01T11:40:00 00:00 Fight of the Week: Heavyweights http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/30/fight-of-the-week-heavyweights/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/30/fight-of-the-week-heavyweights/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/30/fight-of-the-week-heavyweights/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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Every Friday, FanHouse sifts through the rubble and picks the best NHL fight, with the help of HockeyFights.com.

It's no secret what we're looking for in a good fight. It needs to have intensity, some good back-and-forth action, and there is some longevity needed. If two guys trade a flurry of punches for seven seconds, it's not nearly as impressive as a high-quality 30-second fight.

This week's top fight has a little bit of everything.

 

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]]> brad maybrian mcgrattancolton orrd.j. kinggeorge parroskrys barchsteve macintyretanner glass Bruce Ciskie bruce-ciskie 2009-10-30T16:00:00 00:00 NFL FanHouse Week 8 Chat Recap http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/30/nfl-fanhouse-live-chat-week-8/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/30/nfl-fanhouse-live-chat-week-8/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/30/nfl-fanhouse-live-chat-week-8/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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He's back, and it's stealing all of the headlines. It's going to be a highly emotional Sunday for many NFL fans, as former Detroit Lions defensive lineman James Hall makes his return to the Motor City as a member of the St. Louis Rams.

Oh, and Brett Favre is back in Green Bay. Not sure if you've heard about that one.

 

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]]> brett favrejames hall Bruce Ciskie bruce-ciskie 2009-10-30T11:30:00 00:00 Puck Talk: Heading Out West http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/29/puck-talk-heading-out-west/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/29/puck-talk-heading-out-west/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/29/puck-talk-heading-out-west/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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There are a number of compelling stories in the NHL's Western Conference. Not only are the Colorado Avalanche off to a ridiculous start, but the Los Angeles Kings are playing great, San Jose is lurking, and Anaheim is still plagued by bad penalties and not enough offense.

FanHouse's Susan Slusser joins us from her West Coast perch this week, as we examine these issues and talk about her beloved Red Wings' slow start. Listen after the jump.

 

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]]> puck talk Bruce Ciskie bruce-ciskie 2009-10-29T16:00:00 00:00 Backchecking With ... Patrick Kane http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/29/backchecking-with-patrick-kane/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/29/backchecking-with-patrick-kane/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/29/backchecking-with-patrick-kane/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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We get to know NHL players with five quick questions. Today's subject: Patrick Kane, the dynamic young Chicago Blackhawks forward. His team continues to lead the Central Division early in the season.

 

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]]> backcheckingmarian hossapatrick kane Bruce Ciskie bruce-ciskie 2009-10-29T12:00:00 00:00 Bill Simmons' Book Can Stop A Bullet http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2009/10/29/bill-simmons-book-can-stop-a-bullet/ http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2009/10/29/bill-simmons-book-can-stop-a-bullet/ http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2009/10/29/bill-simmons-book-can-stop-a-bullet/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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In case you've had your head under a rock the last couple weeks, ESPN columnist Bill Simmons has a new book out. The Book of Basketball is some 700 pages, which makes it quite a large (and expensive) read.

Since this is kind of a big deal for Simmons, he's been all over the place promoting the book. Besides his tour and an bit with Kenny Mayne that Mike Francesa didn't like, Simmons also stopped by ESPN2's SportsNation Wednesday afternoon. It was there that his book was put through a rather, um, unique test.

 

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]]> bill simmons Bruce Ciskie bruce-ciskie 2009-10-29T11:00:00 00:00 Pocket Presence: Teams Putting Quarterbacks in Position to Fail http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/28/pocket-presence-teams-putting-quarterbacks-in-position-to-fail/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/28/pocket-presence-teams-putting-quarterbacks-in-position-to-fail/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/28/pocket-presence-teams-putting-quarterbacks-in-position-to-fail/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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It's often said that a team with two quarterbacks really doesn't have any. With that spirit in mind, FanHouse will keep you updated weekly on NFL teams facing potential quarterback controversies.

Some teams are entirely too stubborn. Not only will they leave bad quarterbacks in to take mental and physical beatings, but they'll insist on running offensive plays that don't seem to take the team's strengths into account, oftentimes leaning way too much on a struggling quarterback to make plays. As the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns (among others) have now learned, this is a recipe for disaster.
More: Carolina Sticking With Delhomme | Freeman in for Tampa

 

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]]> alex smithbrady quinnbruce gradkowskiderek andersonjake delhommejamarcus russelljeff fisherjosh freemanjosh johnsonkerry collinsmatt moorepocket presenceshaun hillvince young Bruce Ciskie bruce-ciskie 2009-10-28T16:00:00 00:00 Hockey Talk: NHL Fanhouse Live Chat http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/28/hockey-talk-nhl-fanhouse-live-chat/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/28/hockey-talk-nhl-fanhouse-live-chat/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/28/hockey-talk-nhl-fanhouse-live-chat/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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There's a lot of action around the NHL tonight, and we'll break it all down in our weekly NHL FanHouse chat. There are surprise teams, surprise players, and injuries to discuss. Not only that, but the first major disciplinary decisions of the season have been made by the NHL. As usual, they come with some controversy. Join us at 2 p.m. ET as we break it down with you.

 

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]]> Bruce Ciskie bruce-ciskie 2009-10-28T13:00:00 00:00 Hi, My Name Is ... Marc Cheverie http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/27/hi-my-name-is-marc-cheverie/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/27/hi-my-name-is-marc-cheverie/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/27/hi-my-name-is-marc-cheverie/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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Every Tuesday, FanHouse discusses the top NHL prospects found in college hockey.

Two big stories emerged from a Western Collegiate Hockey Association weekend series at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis. Unfortunately, most college hockey followers only know about one of them. While everyone is well aware of the early-season struggles of Minnesota (0-3-1 record, three goals scored in four games, and all three losses have been shutouts), they've probably dismissed the accomplishments of the Denver goalie who held the Gophers off the board for 120 minutes.

 

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]]> Bruce Ciskie bruce-ciskie 2009-10-27T16:00:00 00:00 Colton Orr Faces Suspension After Shoving Official During Fight http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/27/colton-orr-faces-suspension-after-shoving-official-during-fight/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/27/colton-orr-faces-suspension-after-shoving-official-during-fight/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/27/colton-orr-faces-suspension-after-shoving-official-during-fight/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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Monday night's Maple Leafs win over Anaheim featured plenty of penalties. In fact, five of Toronto's six goals were scored with the extra attacker.

Besides Anaheim's trademark undisciplined play, there was also a pretty intense fight. During the first period, Toronto's Colton Orr hooked up with Duck George Parros for an impressive heavyweight bout. While the fight was clean, Orr risked suspension by shoving an official during the bout. Video after the jump.

 

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]]> colton orrgeorge parros Bruce Ciskie bruce-ciskie 2009-10-27T14:25:00 00:00 Blue Jackets Livid at Scuderi After Hip Check on Chimera http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/26/blue-jackets-livid-at-scuderi-after-hip-check-on-chimera/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/26/blue-jackets-livid-at-scuderi-after-hip-check-on-chimera/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/26/blue-jackets-livid-at-scuderi-after-hip-check-on-chimera/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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Blue Jackets forward Jason Chimera was sent head over heels by a hip check from Los Angeles Kings defenseman Rob Scuderi Sunday night.As talk of NHL discipline heats up early in the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets would like a little bit of love from the league office.

During a 6-2 pasting at the hands of Los Angeles Sunday night, Columbus forward Jason Chimera carried the puck across the Kings' blue line, and was met promptly by a low hit from defenseman Rob Scuderi. What appeared to be an attempt at a solid hip check was treated as anything but by the Blue Jackets.

 

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]]> derek dorsettjason chimerarob scuderi Bruce Ciskie bruce-ciskie 2009-10-26T20:45:00 00:00 Report: Vikings' Winfield Has Broken Foot, Out 4-6 Weeks http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/25/report-vikings-winfield-has-broken-foot-out-4-6-weeks/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/25/report-vikings-winfield-has-broken-foot-out-4-6-weeks/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/25/report-vikings-winfield-has-broken-foot-out-4-6-weeks/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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Not much has gone wrong for the Minnesota Vikings in their 6-0 start. Brett Favre has been playing superbly, Adrian Peterson is still a stud, Sidney Rice has become one, and the defense continues to impress.

However, if there's a hole on this Vikings team right about now, it's been their pass defense. They were largely shredded by Aaron Rodgers earlier in October, then were absolutely torched by Joe Flacco and the Ravens last weekend. As the Vikings set off on a two-game road swing starting Sunday, there is bad news on the injury front.

 

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]]> adrian petersonantoine winfieldbenny sappbrett favrekarl paymahsidney rice Bruce Ciskie bruce-ciskie 2009-10-25T12:15:00 00:00 Cherry Goes After Ovechkin Again http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/25/cherry-goes-after-ovechkin-again/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/25/cherry-goes-after-ovechkin-again/ http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/25/cherry-goes-after-ovechkin-again/#comments Bruce Ciskieby Bruce Ciskie

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After Alex Ovechkin scored his 50th goal last season, he had a rather unique celebration. Even before that happened, Ovechkin's celebrations had drawn the ire of CBC Hockey Night in Canada legend Don Cherry.

Yes, Cherry certainly tends to wear his Canadian heart on his sleeve. However, people generally listen to what he has to say, no matter the potential biases involved. After Ovechkin basically got away with a slew-foot earlier in the week, Cherry was very pointed in his comments on Coach's Corner Saturday night. Video after the jump.

 

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