Playoff tix available, and some shuttle diplomacy

Had to skip practice today for an April visit to the tax accountant (a good man, my family has known him for years, but about as pleasurable as going to the dentist).

Speaking of swell fellows, as tweeted, Brian Boyle (top choice on my ballot) received the annual John Halligan Good Guy Award for cooperation with the media. Imagine that, a guy from Bahston doing well with the New York writers. Well, Boyle's been terrific, day in and day out, win or lose. He gets it.

***

Some other news: individual playoff tix for the first two rounds go on sale Wednesday at noon though the team's web site, newyorkrangers.com and ticketmaster.com and 1-866-858-0008. Max of four per game can be purchased, and of course, there's a service charge. Kinda like taxes; can't avoid them. Well, there is the Caymans...