I’m picturing Petr Nedved coming over from his native Czech to Canada for the World Juniors and defecting, hiding in Canada and never going back, becoming a Canadian citizen.
I don’t want to make light of that, because what Nedved did was extremely courageous and serious.
But I can’t help but imagine all these Boneheads parachuting into town this weekend for tomorrow’s Boneheadpalooza and deciding to never go back from whence they came.
Anyway, I must sadly say that I’m working all weekend at Yankees-Mets and will not be attending the official function in Tribeca Friday night. Byfuglien. I still hold out hope that the game ends quickly and I can get there late, but it’s doubtful. Usually we get out of the stadium around 12:30 or later. By the time I got downtown and parked it would probably be close to 1:30, and this ain’t the good old days of knocking back Tequilas until 4 a.m. These are the bad old days of trying and failing to stay awake for West Coast hockey games on TV.
But I hope youse all have a blast, and that some of youse will send pictures to me via e-mail.
I’ve got to go see Mr. Titleist today, my only day off this week (some day off, I have to blog in the morning, then write a column when I get back). At least we get some hockey tonight; as ilb pointed out, there aren’t many hockey nights left in this season.
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Re: Zherdev
The Rangers need to have another scorer besides Gabby and they don’t have a lot of cap room to do it with. So, they can’t pick up a $10 million a year player like Kovalchuk. Zherdev would fill the bill even with his uneven play and lack of defense. Either that or they have to resort to importing smurfs from Sweden.
Agree, Cross Check.
Did you mean Norwegian smurfs?
He’s Norwegian, but is being imported from Sweden. :)
Hello fellow boneheads!
Hope those of you in town for the boneheadpalozza have a GREAT time!
Cross Check I agree, Nicky Z would definitely help with scoring, and we don’t have many other good options.
Norswede smurfs?
Norswegians?
Have fun boneheads, wish I was there with ya
I’m off to visit with Mr. Titleist’s cousin. Small world isn’t it?
Have fun at bonehead fest.
well, best of luck to all of you traveling. Have a blast for us at the fest and don’t forget lots of pics (especially the cut outs).
Off to work.
Enjoy and be safe!
SmurfWegian
Good morning all! Only a little more than 24 hours til boneheadfestapaloozavus! Whee!
It’s a beautiful day here. Wish I were Carp’s caddy :)
99 degrees here today
Norsmurfegian
Nosmufwedian
SweNorMurfigian?
but it’s a dry heat, right Tony.
Hello? Is everyone meeting Mr. Titleist today?
resietes – I don’t get that post.
What the hell’s wrong with you.
If I missed something, fill me in
Tony- he needs to get a shinebox. Any left?
I got it!
resietes- for you:
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/shoeshinekit_2105_2985209
Seriously? People get this low? Wow…
Jeez, someone needs to get out and get some sun.
No, CCCP, they don’t get THIS low, they never leave THAT level.
Thanks ilb – hope he/she knows what a shine box means
I think this shinebox has a very nice, classy appearance, no?
good point, ilb
Who you gonna call? Troll-Buster!
yeah it does ilb… you ALMOST want to go and get it yourself! lol
Too fancy and nice for this unsophisticated carsillo
I don’t have an appointment with Mr. Titleist. I have an appointment with Mssrs. Gravel, Bedding Sand, and Paver.
check this out! we should get this for Carp! lol
http://www.frankvincent.com/merchandise.htm#MOB
CCCP, thanks buddy. FYI all, not a regular, and let’s move past it now please.
Peabrain, just cause Carp isn’t here, doesn’t mean this blog doesn’t get watched. Please, take yourself elsewhere. I can ban too, just so you know. And you are. Again. Hmm. I wonder if such postings can result in legal action?
No worries, mama, I think we took care of him properly.
Yeah, but the final ban blow was needed. and the delete button.
CCCP – that was great !
Mama with the hammaa..
HEE! CCCP- fantastic!
Thanks Mama ! yup, movin on
LET’S GO HABS – it still hurts to say that
Tony- what would you like us to drink tomorrow on your behalf?
Since you’re buying, I’ll have a Ketel One Vodka on the rocks with a splash of soda !
ilb, make that a double !
Yup, you got it, Tony!
I so wish it was tomorrow night now.
Did someone say vodka?
Anyone interested in the Russia/Canada worlds semi can check it out here: http://atdhe.net/11334/watch-russia-vs-canada.
FESTIVUS SALUTATIONS FROM STARBUCKS SELDEN, where for a $5 gift card i can have internet access for 2 hours a day!!
WTB!?
I gotta figure out a way to bring my parents into the 21 century!! Not able to connect from their house at all! GRRRRRR
Linda – Glad your trip was safe.
ilb, CCCP –
What can you tell me about Mikhail Prokhorov?
I see he made an unsolicited offer to buy the Rangers. I’m surprised we hadn’t heard of this.
http://english.pravda.ru/business/finance/23-04-2010/118362-prokhorov-bid-nhl-0
i miss you crazy as carcillo people!!!!!!
Hello LInda! Are you enjoying a frappachino or perhaps a latte of some sort? The parents don’t even have 56k or perhaps some 800 baud modem of sorts? Hmmm. Well, there are worse things than not having internet…like, being a Devils fan for instance!
billy, NOT EVEN A COMPUTER IN THE HOUSE!!!
can’t wait to see you guys tomorrow night!!
LINDA! World traveler!
ilb, when i got your message yesterday, i truly busted up laughing on the plane! Tel Aviv Airlines!!! dying!!!!!!
whats new in the land of the dying sun aka the New York Rangers? any great rumors i missed yesterday or today???
Dde- I don’t think I know enough about Prokhorov, but from what I’ve read ( Russian newspapers at my mom’s lol), he can afford to buy Cablevision and it’s holdings. He also is truly into sports, so he probably would be a good owner. We will see what he accomplishes with Nets. I doubt Dolans are selling the team anyway.
starbucks time is almost up! see you chuckleheads tomorrow!
This is it, Linda, not much. As dde reporting, sounds like Prokhorov offered to buy the Rangers. Apparently Dolans told him to byfuglien off.
Linda
Glad you got there safely!! Enjoy your trip!!
“dde reporting” lol
I wouldn’t trust my journalistic integrity. ;)
I’ll trust yours more than E5’s
Jagr beat Sweden. Russia beat Canada—Messier’s team is done.
Sorry, Jagr beat Finland.
The illudium Q-36 explosive space modulator! That creature has stolen the space modulator!
MZA update
http://allehanda.se/sport/ishockey/1.2025017-zuccarello-aasen-overens-med-new-york-rangers
another MZA update
http://www.vg.no/sport/ishockey/artikkel.php?artid=10006265
Dang meeting. I missed Linda. Oh well, see her tomorrow anyway!
just wanted to say that i check this website everyday, and although i never comment or anything, the conversations the little group of you have entertain me a whole lot. so thanks!
Aw, thanks, and welcome Latona! Feel free to jump in anytime….
And ta all. gotta go home and rest up for the big boneheadsfestivuspaloozanutterbutternesss! My alerting friends, though, can always reach me at my other e-mail address….niters!
Mama, was that word from Norwegian newspaper too? Which reminds me, TR thanks for two great links, but can you gist it for us, my Norwegian isn’t clicking today for some reason :-)
TR
Thanks for the links, bro! i like the pictures in those articles :)
As for Prokhorov
I really don’t know anything about the guy… i read few articles about him in Daily News and he sounds like a pretty passionate guy with VERY deep pockets. I think Nets fans should be excited about their new team owner. Though, missing out on a top draft pick could prove to be a major blow to a franchise like the Nets. I’ll definitely try to follow the Nets now since they are moving to Brooklyn and have a Russian owner now. Rangers fans can only dream about team owner who’s passionate about the sport.
Btw, Ted Leonsis who owns the caps is buying the Washington Wizards who won the first overall pick in upcoming NBA draft. How the hell the worst team in a league (Nets) ends up with third overall pick?? Dumb NBA
Prokhorov reminds me of that dude from Sex In The City; the charming rich Russian guy who is a famous dancer in real life, forgot his name; sometimes you gotta watch stuff like that with girls you’re dating :(
In any event I like what he’s trying to do. Time will tell if he is successful but he has a 5-year plan and can the Nets get any worse?
I wouldn’t be surprised if the Islanders eventually move into that arena by the middle part of the decade. That would stink.
Barishnikov
i think
Yeah, that’s it!! Good call!
Yup, Mikhail Baryshnikov. Co-owns a pretty good Russian place on 52 and Broadway called Russian Samovar. You can meet a few Russian hockey players if you go there enough.
Latona – welcome to the world of boneheads
for my Russian speaking droogs.
http://nasha-canada.livejournal.com/433884.html
LMAO @ NJ Nyets:
http://tinyurl.com/2c4tgsd
ole!
2-0 after one. Pronger with a couple of mistakes.
Don’t get me started on Mikhail Baryshnikov, Misha, who I have adored since I was a teenager (4 years ago, fyi). I love those episodes with him! “and he tasted like blackberries…” or some berry…omg!
um, sorry all. batman started it :(
do i see the dolans selling to Prokhorov? Um, no.
Haaaaaaaabs! Puh-leeze!
If Hawks don’t pull this off, I dunno…I’ll, I’ll…something!
Oh Hartnell! again!!!! TR, you gotta come to Westchester and help me !
Habs are showing some pulse tonight.
about time…
All of a sudden the Flyers look like midlevel AHL team
about time!!! and thank heavens!
BBT, mama?
oh crud…I give up :)
i don’t know if i’ll be joining you guys as a full-time bonehead, i can barely keep up now! i might chime in here and there, however.
Latona, will take it! Welcome.
Make up your mind, babs :)
Latona, what ilb said! It gets even harder to keep up in season, trust me :) but thanks for chiming in with your kind comments and always read even if you can’t!!
This is the best Rangers blog by far, and I’m not carcilloing you! (you know what the means right? :)
ilb, I’ve spoken before about the home computer/me idiot issues. One more crack, and my tab tomorrow is on you!
Moore makes it 3-0. The Habs look possessed.
woo hoo. what the heck am I doing cheering for the Canadiens?
Hmmm.. I’ll pick up your tab in exchange of a good crack..
Should we call Sally Field? She’ll sort it out for you :-)
cheering for the Canadiens because I hate the Flyers
Same here, Tony. I can’t even say I cheer lol
Tony, tomb and ilb (who is going to save me so much money!) I’m with you and hear you. It’s not for one, it’s against another, remember…can’t wait til I can legit be for someone….off to eat late dinner….
You are too much, Mama! Too funny!
yes, yes i do know what carcillo means.. and byfueglin too! but just know that even if i’m not engaging in the frenzy that is this blog, i am always reading!
CR, oh, I try :) but it’s a lesson in not crossing mama. ilb is now out, like, $700 tomorrow!
Latona, as the blogmama, I hereby declare you an honorary bonehead! You got the lingo, the right attitude, and a love of the Report and Rangers (I assume).
ole!!
Gionta 4-0. Looks like it’s official now.
Hey boneheads I don’t post that often but I wish youse guys a great time tomorrow night.Im with youse in spirit.
That was a short dinner, mama.
They are really trying to crack Leighton’s confidence. Good move. Shouldn’t take much.
Welcome aboard, Latona!
Like you, I read the blog more than I post. Usually, I try not to post until I have something to say that hasn’t been said yet. That’s not always too easy with so many knowledgable boneheads giving their opinions. Still, this is where I come for most of my Ranger news. The boneheads are the best!
Mama
I’ll never cross you! You’re too stunning and beautiful to cross!
:P
Gagne makes it interesting. He’s been good
ordered in ilb. I was starving!
NYR 1979, I say to you what I’ve said to Latona…and thanks!
All, gotta go. Full day at the salt mine tomorrow then the boneheadpaloozavustival! (that’s kinds Norwayish!) Plus, and TR knows why! I am soooo bummed right now that I live in Westchester, have to be at work in the morning, and am not 25 anymore or all that wouldn’t matter…dang!
have a good night all! Tomorrow…...TA!
Tomorrow is right, mama
Did he say Bergeron was in the heat? Oh my..
Gagne was the entire reason for their turnaround against the Bruins. Unbelievable talent he is.
EddieJ!! wow, today we have a hat trick of regular readers who became honorary boneheads with comments!
EddieJ, thanks for your comments, too. As you all should know, yes, you get kicked here sometimes, but all comments are welcome. Glad you all read and enjoy, but pop in with thoughts any time. Heck, if you read regularly, you know we are all equal opportunity enjoyers and destroyers…but all with Ranger love :)
and CR…comments like that are of course always correct!
There you go, this series has officially registered
MA Bergeron nails it.
we’ll see, ilb. I hope, but we’ll see, As for tomorrow, HAWKS!
wicky, those laurels were for you :) I am officially saying TA.
blogmama – in season andrew gross and steve zipay are better sources of information. while they have less posters they also have higher quality than at least a few that regularly post here.
its not cool at all you pounding the chest and saying this is the best. very unprofessional
What- and who exactly measures that quality ? Also, we tend not to hide our names.
I don’t think I want to engage in any further discussion with you, anyway. So mr/ mrs what- friendly suggestion: perhaps you should just stay were the higher quality is for a bit longer.
what is as hidden as ilb2001 is.
the other guys are great sources of info. this place is more of a social club. so different strokes for different folks.
i find it distasteful that 1 of the hosts of the blog is putting the others down with the following comment (1 of the competitors used to work here and deserves better).
This is the best Rangers blog by far
so far from the truth it really is not funny
stay were the higher quality is for a bit longer
that would be where
I’ll let any regulars reply to what, but in the meantime…
what, as you may, or may not know, as has been explained here a zillion times, Gross and Zip get to cover the beat as full-time reporters. Carp doesn’t. Yet he still is one of the most respected Rangers reporters. And this is one of the most popular Rangers blogs. And I’ll pound my chest when and how I like. Jeez. That was some unnecessary roughness.
yeah i know shine box and all.
someone who is good knows it and doesn’t have to brag
And this is one of the most popular Rangers blogs
quite different than
This is the best Rangers blog by far
Ilb is a combination of my first and last names. Most of the boneheads know them.
Can you explain ” what”?
You don’t need to be at the place that you don’t believe has a good quality. You can just continue visiting Zip and Gross. Both, btw, are great places, no doubt.
To quote what: ”(1 of the competitors used to work here and deserves better).
Yeah, I know and knew Gross, and he gets cited here all the time, and we all adore and respect him.
hmm. interesting use of the phrase “used to work ‘here.’ ” in full, you said, ” i find it distasteful that 1 of the hosts of the blog is putting the others down with the following comment (1 of the competitors used to work here and deserves better).
This is the best Rangers blog by far
so far from the truth it really is not funny”
You in house and have a problem with me? Take it elsewhere. Nobody was putting anybody down. Heads?
no i’m not in house.
your previous comment backed off the over the top comment of best rangers blog by far to a much more acceptable this is one of the most popular ranger blogs
Useless conversation. You don’t need to come here and give your opinion. It won’t count.
Mama, I’m planning to retire for the night. I think you should do the same. Save all your energy for tomorrow. Something tells me we will all need it :-)
ilb, I’m with you! whatever…random uselessness indeed. TA!
ilb
glad to see this closed club really welcomes those who might stick up for the great work done by a few others.
that was all this was about. correcting the exaggerated self praise a few comments ago.
soo I guess it’s pretty dead in here. I would just like to add that the ex-atlantic division all-stars just defeated the flyers 5-1. that is all.
Joey, thank habeans!
If someone is interested, looks like NHLPA auction for Haiti is doing well. They are selling US Olympic team jerseys this week, last day is 5/25:
http://www.nhlpa.com/Auctions
Hey, what, I love both of those guys. They’re my friends and great reporters who do a fantastic job with the news, and we credit them all the time here.
and they have the second and third best Rangers blogs anywhere.
I’m kidding, of course. But it’s true.
and don’t be a stranger.
Carp, and is there a specific reason why my last post with the link to NHLPA auction for Haiti didn’t go through?
Carp…xoxo !
It’s funny how certain people praise other blogs but seem to always be here and not there.
ilb, I don’t know. but I just un-spammed it. I guess our spam filter just doesn’t like certain links.
THIS IS THE BEST RANGERS BLOG…
SOCIALLY… SPIRITUALLY AND “INFORMATIONALY”
OUR LINES COMBINATIONS CANNOT BE MATCHED!
LMAO @Your comment is awaiting moderation. In italics.
plus, no gibberish. Or jibberish. And—this is where it all started—no bonehead comments.
CCCP, you also forgot immaturely.
Common folks, you haven’t noticed? Drury’s jersey is going for $10 more than Callahan’s as of now. WTB?
And “supposebly”....
The “immaturelity” of this place goes unspoken! :P
Hey Carpy, got to interview the fill in hitting coach…. heard he had an awesome football coach in high school….
Latona, NYR 1979, EddieJ
$.02 gets you an Official Membership Card, a Boneheads sticker,a decoder ring and unlimited jibberish!
Hey, don’t misunderestimate the Boneheads.
Good luck boneheads, on your Summer Jam!
Have Fun!
What in Holy Hell?
Hi Guys,
For all of u going to boneheadfestivitus (sorry Mama, nothing norwegian about that insane long word u wrote.;)
have an amazing time! Wish I could be there ! lost of luuuuuve! (Mama: I expect u to give Aves a big smoootch on my behalf if you get the chance. :)
Just have to say: I ADORE SHANNY!! He tweeted this: http://youtu.be/ZFMpPnbOd8w I believe the only thing I said to her was, “that’s not nice”
I’ve been posting here for some time now but never considered myself a bonehead. I figured that the only true boneheads were inside NY’ers ( which I’m not…being a Floridian expat from CT.
The real boneheads all seem to know each other personally, and share a lot of inside Noo Yawk stuff, which we outlanders are not privy to. But as to being a Ranger follower ( since 1949) I always felt that I could contribute a bit of historical material to the conversation. I’ve always been well accepted by the clan however.
I just want to say this is the best Rangers blog out there! I always read throughout the day and enjoy all of your comments. Have a great time tonight!
fran not all Boneheads are in NY and we don’t all know each other personally though a bunch are meeting tonight!!!! Yay!
We just share a love of the sport and built a great community here at the best all around Rangers blog out there. We get the information and sources are always credited and the community is what puts this blog ahead of the others. I’ve gone to Zipay’s blog and while the info is great the atmosphere is lacking. I like the all around package.
Glad we don’t need to choose info or camaraderie because we get both!
Good morning, ‘heads!
Big day, eh? I’d better start preparing myself for tonight, kinda game day morning routine. Beer or vodka?:)
Fran – oh, you’re a bonehead! You don’t have to be in NY at all. Always like your comments. Since 1949? Sheesh…
Heeyyyyy :)
Getting this outta the way early- to all the ‘heads getting together tonight- have fun, have LOTS of fun, and have a drink for me. :)
It’s a series now, n’est-pas?
Good morning all heads! ddeb, your comment made me laugh so much I spit :) I’m much happier today! Looking forward to the fest (that short enuf for ya?). Those of you who can’t make it will be there in spirit I’m sure. Now go HABS!
I’d just like to point out that this is the best Ranger blog by far. Fact.
I DEFECT!!
Every time i hear about defecting, movie “Moscow on Hudson” comes to mind. I love that film.
so…what time is the party tonight?
Excellent film! arrivals start at 7:30ish CCCP. TR can’t get there til 10, so no rush.
Jo and I are aiming to be there around 8… depends on the LIRR which is not always dependable :(
i work until 8pm…and IF everything goes as planed i MIGHT show up by 9:30 :)
People are getting there at 7:30, oh ok that makes it a lot easier.
I was in Germany earlier this week for work and my body isn’t 100% sure what time zone it is now.
probably the funniest thing that happened last night
http://twitter.com/Voros34/status/14406130312
Oh my heavens TR.
time to get in the bonehead zone CT
100 degrees here today !
I should get on the stagecoach & go to the bonefest tonight !
Start early, Tony..Those stagecoaches aren’t very reliable, I’ve heard. Especially when the ambient temperature is that high :)
Actually 100 is not bad here. It’s the 110-120 that get intolerable
I like when people say it’s a 110 degrees, but it’s dry heat. 110 is a 110 lol!
I think the record is 122 degrees.
I have a feeling that we’ll be lucky if Warren has one TV tuned in to the Hawks-Sharks game while the Subway Series game is on.
ilb- id rather be in 110 degre heat than high 80’s with 90% humidity. first time i went to texas, my dad said mike, its really hot in the summer. u will wanna stay inside. it got about 110-115 the whole time i was there. it was hot, but i’ll take that anyday over florida in the summer. humidity kills me.
btw, todays boneheadapaloozafestivus/picnic right?? have a good time everyone!!
ct- a hockey players bar should have only hockey!!!! as much as i love the yankees, and baseball, that aint cool. u know they would have hockey on every tv if we were in the playoffs i bet.
They’ll have the game CT, no worries. They got lots of TVs
Mike, don’t disagree but the Rangers aren’t in it and the Subway Series is the biggest thing going on this weekend. Avery might be a hockey player but in for business purposes putting on the Mets-Yankees makes the most sense.
Mama, I know they’ll have it, but I’m sure most of them will be tuned to the game. Which I’m ok with…until the Mets are down by 10 by the 3rd inning.
It’ll be a double bonus for our Mets girl, Linda. Me, I could care less about that game.
Any playoff hockey game should trump any lousy inter-league MLB game.
new post.
FRAN
You are one of the best/sharpest posters this blog sees. I wish you’d post more.
Salty
thsnks for the kind words, but I’ve never felt put out by anything. I’m often disagreed with ( and quite a few times rightly so,) and Mike, as far as not bringing other sports into the mix…when there’s absolutely nothing emanating from the Rangers front O…why not? Just about everything else is fair game including chill blaines, secret and not so secret affairs abudding ( tell me it ain’t so), I’m easy to convince exotic cujlinary endeavers etc…so a little Mets chit chat,( considering the fact that the NY Post blog is closed tighter than a witches, sphincter)..bring on the extras…I read ‘em all. btw Mike in IA….would it surprise you to learn that my sainted cousin Jack, married a girl from Waterloo, and he wound up being playing coach of the Waterloo Blackhawks for several seasons, before moving up to take over the Fighting Saints team from ( is it Dubuque?) Later he moved on to be a sacout for the ashington Caps for a couple of years prior to moving over to Central Scouting for the NHL and is just about ready to retire and travel to a visit to Ireland where our sainted ancestors migrated from. The Ol’ sod you know.
I personally was not much of a player…but I was a very successful coach and teacher of the game to several scores of youngsters in CT for a number of years.
My entire family has always been involved with the sport…none better. But being a Ranger follower, you just know that I bad to also be a Mets fan.
I do hope however, that we are not presented in the fall with the prospect of that same dreary crew that (dis)graced the Garden ice last season. One has only to watch ( for instance) the Hawks Sharks contest to see what this game is really about and how it should be played. Then when you watch the Rangers, it’s like going from a College game to a high school game.