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Laurel Babcock

Laurel BabcockLaurel Babcock is the Community Life editor for The Journal News and LoHud.com. She grew up with a beloved mutt and was surrounded by dogs into young adulthood. She liked cats enough, but didn't really think of them as true pets. That changed when her brother brought an abandoned 4-week-old kitty into the family, dooming us all. Laurel currently serves as staff for two completely adored cats, Stanley and Cup, both girls.

E-mail Laurel Babcock at lbabcock@lohud.com

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Guest (not really) blogger: Good morning Staal and all!

September
24

“I love the fat boy!” (name that speaker)

Well, you all had quite a night here I see from the previous post. Shall we start loving and fresh today?  First, congrats again to all the guest bloggers to far, and advance congrats to those who follow until Carp returns from vacation. You’ve all done a great [...]

Posted by Laurel Babcock on September 24th, 2009 | 172 Comments »

Let the games begin!

September
15

Laurel here. Nothing to report but comment on the game tonight …start fresh with a new thread! The season has begun! There’s real hockey tonight!

Posted by Laurel Babcock on September 15th, 2009 | 211 Comments »

Good morning Staal and all

August
26

Hey all, until Jane pops in, just thought I’d give you a new thread for your vastly intelligent musings. Mike G. blew the roof off yesterday, following a most excellent Nasty. It’s too early even for me to find a new photo of a shirtless Aves, so say your good mornings and let’s begin a [...]

Posted by Laurel Babcock on August 26th, 2009 | 15 Comments »

Kotalik signed

July
9

Hey guys, I believe Carp may be on the road (he does step away from the computer every now and again)….here’s the quick update from nhl.com. I’ll search for more..
The New York Rangers continued to bolster their offense by signing free-agent forward Ales Kotalik on Thursday.
Terms of the deal were not released. (but TSN has [...]

Posted by Laurel Babcock on July 9th, 2009 | 89 Comments »

Let’s chat about something else, eh?

July
7

Boy when there’s not a lot of news you guys sure do devolve…:) While Carp is out trying to improve his handicap, I thought I’d pop in with some updates…none on Rangers, but at least it’s something!

Thanks to TSN..
• After 20 NHL seasons, Colorado Avalanche forward Joe Sakic may be ready to hang up his [...]

Posted by Laurel Babcock on July 7th, 2009 | 100 Comments »

Farewell (Rangers) fans

June
25

Carp’s still on vacation, but will post links here tomorrow for you to follow so you can comment on the draft. And Jane will be here!
As for me, I’m completing my tenure here as guest blogger. Perhaps I’ll be back one day, perhaps not. It’s been one heck of a wild ride these past two [...]

Posted by Laurel Babcock on June 25th, 2009 | 165 Comments »

One day to draft, thanks heavens

June
25

Well, yesterday was interesting. Tomorrow should be joyful with the draft finally upon us (or not, depending on how things go.) But at least there’ll be news.
I have no news today and doubt there will be any anyway, but just thought I’d start the day fresh. Carry on.

Posted by Laurel Babcock on June 25th, 2009 | 115 Comments »

Joke gone bad…

June
24

It’s generally not the rule here at RR to let nay-sayers take over, but perhaps I went to far? You be the judge…I know everyone is nuts for the draft, and while my fans have been great, I also don’t want to alienate everyone else. So, not an apology, but a slight mea culpa…

Here was [...]

Posted by Laurel Babcock on June 24th, 2009 | 113 Comments »

Looking for news….

June
24

…and hope to provide some soon as I have spare moment. In the meanwhile, let’s start fresh and lose Leo from the previous post. I was tempted to start by saying “Slats fired, really!” but was afraid of what that might unleash. Carry on….

UPDATE: Speaking of the draft, this ought to spur some discussion. A [...]

Posted by Laurel Babcock on June 24th, 2009 | 122 Comments »

New post: don’t mess with the blog mama

June
23

OK all, we had a great day with Leetchy. But don’t think I don’t pay attention to your posts! You’re done with Brian, fine. First, for fun, check this out.Ha ha ha. We’ve debated Heatley and Kassian here. Pick someone new. This is your end of day fun post. Move on and I’ll follow tomorrow.

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Posted by Laurel Babcock on June 23rd, 2009 | 72 Comments »

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Rick CarpinielloRick Carpiniello grew up in Harrison and began working in The Journal News' sports department (back when it was The Reporter Dispatch and eight other newspapers) in October of 1977 after a year of covering high school sports as a stringer. For more than 20 years he covered the New York Rangers and the National Hockey League. Carpiniello has been writing columns on everything from local sports to the big leagues since 2002. READ MORE
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