Yardbarker: Dion Phaneuf

Video: Phaneuf's little bro hits, enrages women's hockey star

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:59:13 -0500

Dion Phaneuf(notes) of the Calgary Flames as the well-earned reputation as one of the NHL's most fearsome hitters. Whether you believe some of those hits are of the cheaper variety probably depends on your feelings about the player himself or borderline hits in general. Or if you're Kyle Okposo.We can add another name to the list of people who think players named Phaneuf cross the line with their hitting: Canadian women's hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser. Only her gripe is with D...

Flames mum on postgame row

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:02:26 -0500

They're not saying much about it, but an exchange between Flames D Dion Phaneuf and coach Brent Sutter is making news.

Flames mum on post-game row

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:17:53 -0500

They're not saying much about it, but an exchange between Flames D Dion Phaneuf and coach Brent Sutter is making news.

Do Flames fans deserve details on Sutter/Phaneuf flap?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:09:46 -0500

The Denver Post's Adrian Dater tweeted and then backed off a second-hand report of a shouting match between Calgary Flames defenseman Dion Phaneuf(notes) and Coach Brent Sutter after their loss against the Colorado Avalanche earlier this week. Turns out something did happen, but neither side is being candid about it. Eric Duhatschek of the Globe & Mail, in a very thorough rundown:"I'm not being ignorant, but those things happen," Sutter said, invoking the what's-said...

Phaneuf Must Phace Music on Saturday

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0500

by Christopher BottaFiled under: Flames, NHL FightsThe New York Islanders and the Calgary Flames are staging another exhibition on Saturday night, this time in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Dion Phaneuf should show up.This recommendation is not a critique of Phaneuf's crushing mid-ice check in Thursday's game that sent Islanders rising star forward Kyle Okposo to the hospital with a concussion. We've all seen these incidents enough to know the arguments:If you're for the Islanders,...

Thoughts on the Phaneuf Hit on Okposo?

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:05:54 -0500

Aside from some scraps, there weren't really many highlights from last night's Flyers-Leafs game in London, Ontario. The Flyguys came out flat and got dropped by Burke's Ducks Lite team, 4-0. But, in the surest reminder that preseason hockey ain't nothin' to f*ck with, there is one highlight youtube burning up the internets today, leaving some controversy in its wake. If you haven't already (hell, even if you have), watch this video, and in the comments, ...

Video: Phaneuf hit sends Isles' Okposo off on stretcher

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:40:26 -0500

Here's the hit everyone will be talking about: Dion Phaneuf(notes) of the Calgary Flames, regaining his reputation as one of the NHL's most lethal open-ice checkers with an absolute demolition of Kyle Okposo(notes) of the New York Islanders. The massive hit, and the aftermath:Full video over on the RDS site and on YouTube, including the goalies getting into the ensuing fracas and some really disturbing moments as the Islanders' young standout was flat on the ice -- the arena goes ...

NHL's Top 50: Dion Phaneuf (No. 35)

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:00:00 -0500

by Adam GretzFiled under: Flames, NHL Fans, NHL VideosFanHouse's Adam Gretz takes a look at his top 50 players in the NHL. No. 35 is Calgary Flames defenseman Dion Phaneuf.There are quite a few similarities between Calgary's Dion Phaneuf, the No. 35 player in my rankings, and Nashville's Shea Weber, the No. 44 player. They're both 23 years old, were selected in the 2003 draft, and have a very similar skill set. They both possess heavy slap shots from the blue line and are capa...

Gentlemen, start your lesbian fantasies XXII

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:20:52 -0500

Gee, I hope Dion Phaneuf isn't upset with me, but I am hoping that the fact that Jenna Elfman and Elisha Cuthbert are working together on a movie means that they are getting some quality sack time together when they aren't on the set. Nice cleavage, Jenna... Hey, a guy can dream, can't he? If you ...

Elisha Cuthbert at the NHL Awards

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:31:15 -0500

Elisha Cuthbert attending this years NHL Awards with her boyfriend Dion Phaneuf. Some guys have all the luck.

NFL Network May Partner Up With ESPN

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:30:11 -0500

According to a report in the Wall Street Journal on Monday, the NFL is "exploring a possible partnership" of the NFL Network and ESPN. As reported by The Sacramento Business Journal:The report says that NFL Network president and chief executive officer Steve Bornstein has been engaged in "high-level discussions" with Disney executives in recent months. Among others rumored to have been involved with the talks are NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Robert Iger, president and CEO of the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS), ESPN's parent company.The report offers one possible scenario in which the NFL Network would combine with ESPN Classic. ESPN could then add to the number of games broadcasted on the NFL Network, which is currently eight per season. This would help the network increase subscription fees. Although the report does confirm that talks have been on-going, it adds there is no reason to believe a deal is imminent. ?OTHER NEWS ACROSS THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS NETWORK Rays May Delay Referendum on New Downtown Stadium - The Biz of Baseball MLB/MLBPA Committee Holds First Meeting on Bat Safety - The Biz of Baseball Biz of Baseball Organizational Report - LA Dodgers - The Biz of Baseball Portable, Battery-Driven CT Scanner for Bats to Be Unveiled - The Biz of Baseball MLB Launches "Welcome Back Veterans" Initiative - The Biz of Baseball Sunday MLB on TBS: Comments from Red Sox/Cards Game - The Biz of Baseball The 2008 Playoffs: Where the Revival of the NBA's Two Flagship Franchises Happened - The Biz of Basketball Olympic Free Agents? - The Biz of Basketball Tim Donaghy's Tales - The Biz of Basketball Ex-Ref Donaghy Claims NBA Playoff Games Were Altered. See Video of David Stern's Response - The Biz of Basketball Pistons Name Michael Curry as Head Coach - The Biz of Basketball Judge Rules on Motions Filed in Sonics Trial - The Biz of Basketball AEG Reaches 5-Year Agreement with Blazers to Run Rose Garden Arena?- The Biz of Basketball Ducks owner Henry Samueli Suspended by NHL - The Biz of Hockey NHL 2K9, First Officially Licensed Game by NHL and NHLPA for Wii, Coming this Fall - The Biz of Hockey Dion Phaneuf Selected for Cover of EA Sports "NHL 09" - The Biz of Hockey NBC Reports 6.8 Million Viewers for Game 6. Up 111% from 2006 - The Biz of Hockey Nick Kappel is a staff member for the Business of Sports Network, which includes The Biz of Baseball, The Biz of Football, The Biz of Basketball and The Biz of Hockey. He can be contacted through the Business of Sports Network's Author Profiles

Papa Replaces Gumbel as NFL Network's Play-by-Play Announcer

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:30:11 -0500

Newsday reported on Wednesday that New York Giants' play-by-play announcer, Bob Papa, will be named to the same position with the NFL Network. Papa will replace Bryant Gumbel, who resigned after last season. As reported by TICKER:He [Papa] will work next to Cris Collinsworth, who will continue to serve as the color analyst for the NFL Network's package of games, which begins on November 10 when the Cleveland Browns host the Denver Broncos.The NFL Network games will not conflict with his job with the Giants, which will allow him to stay with the team as their play-by-play announcer. Papa beat out current NFL Network anchor Spero Dedes and Tom Hammond for the job.OTHER NEWS ACROSS THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS NETWORK Rays May Delay Referendum on New Downtown Stadium - The Biz of Baseball MLB/MLBPA Committee Holds First Meeting on Bat Safety - The Biz of Baseball Biz of Baseball Organizational Report - LA Dodgers - The Biz of Baseball Portable, Battery-Driven CT Scanner for Bats to Be Unveiled - The Biz of Baseball MLB Launches "Welcome Back Veterans" Initiative - The Biz of Baseball Sunday MLB on TBS: Comments from Red Sox/Cards Game - The Biz of Baseball The 2008 Playoffs: Where the Revival of the NBA's Two Flagship Franchises Happened - The Biz of Basketball Olympic Free Agents? - The Biz of Basketball Tim Donaghy's Tales - The Biz of Basketball Ex-Ref Donaghy Claims NBA Playoff Games Were Altered. See Video of David Stern's Response - The Biz of Basketball Pistons Name Michael Curry as Head Coach - The Biz of Basketball Judge Rules on Motions Filed in Sonics Trial - The Biz of Basketball AEG Reaches 5-Year Agreement with Blazers to Run Rose Garden Arena?- The Biz of Basketball Ducks owner Henry Samueli Suspended by NHL - The Biz of Hockey NHL 2K9, First Officially Licensed Game by NHL and NHLPA for Wii, Coming this Fall - The Biz of Hockey Dion Phaneuf Selected for Cover of EA Sports "NHL 09" - The Biz of Hockey NBC Reports 6.8 Million Viewers for Game 6. Up 111% from 2006 - The Biz of Hockey Nick Kappel is a staff member for the Business of Sports Network, which includes The Biz of Baseball, The Biz of Football, The Biz of Basketball and The Biz of Hockey. He can be contacted through the Business of Sports Network's Author Profiles

Papa Replaces Gumbel as NFL Network's Play-by-Play Announcer

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:25:10 -0500

Elisha Cuthbert's Boyfriend To Grace Cover of EA Sports' "NHL 09"

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:45:53 -0500

Calgary Flames defenseman Dion Phaneuf - better known as Elisha Cuthbert's current boy toy - will be the cover boy for EA Sports' new "NHL 09" video game

Dion Phaneuf Snuff Film

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:52:29 -0500

In honor of my favorite hockey player signing a 6 year extension with the Calgary Flames, here is a snuff film in which Dion Phaneuf murders Denny Hamel.