Toys For Tots

As you can see, Adam Graves will of course be there along with some alumni and current Rangers. Those are said to be Ryan Callahan, Michael Del Zotto, Christopher Higgins, Michal Roszival, Dan Girardi and Matt Gilroy but you never know. If it is like past years, two or three will be signing autos at a time. Meanwhile, Gravey shmoozes, poses for photos, signs autos ... everything that he always does, everything that makes him the amazing human being we revere him for being. And there will likely be the usual family fun - face painting and stuff. After taking that in, you can skate on the outdoor rink in Bryant Park - bring your own skates and a lock (for a locker) because renting both is costly but the ice time is free.

I've gone in the past - you guys know I'm big on good causes - and will likely stop by early on before making my way to Newark to root on the Canucks against the Devils. Mmmmmaaaaarrrrtttttyyyy. Mmmmmaaaaarrrrtttttyyyy. Mmmmmaaaaarrrrtttttyyyy.

Clear Some Space On Your Desk

While the result of the Rangers spending spree isn't likely to result in a Cup, you can celebrate the last one that made its way to Broadway with a new statue. McFarlane is going to release Mark Messier holding the Stanley Cup in 1994.

Message boarder 'Sling' over at HfBoards actually pointed this out first so credit to him.

For those who live under a rock, McFarlane's are realistic, affordable plastic statues that are miles and miles away from the old school Starting Lineups of yesteryear. I think they are pretty cool and already have Henrik Lundqvist (big and little, Nick Khabibulin, Nick Lidstrom little and all three of the Hanson Brothers.

Messier is due to be released in October so keep an eye out!

/shameless attempt at getting a freebie ...