We're not above acknowledging that sports other than hockey do exist and can be a little bit entertaining. And you know what, you should too! So go sign up for our bracket challenge at Yahoo. You've got to hurry though, entries lock at noon eastern today!

Here's the info:

To signup, go to the following URL, click"join group"and enter the following information:

http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/t1/register/joingroup

league id#: 118118

password: mullets

And on another note, I've been told custom avatars are a no go for now. So we're all 'stuck' with that cute little Penguin. Make sure you feed him and take care of him otherwise Mom won't let you keep him. 

NEW YORK, NY -- While most North Americans have never really believed in New Jersey's existence -- most consider it a mythical place that was buried under garbage centuries ago -- scientists say they have proven that it does, in fact, exist. However, their research has come under scrutiny from residents of New York City, the Republican Party and the famed socialist political group New Jersey Deniers of America.

"I've lived in New York City for 15 years," said Rob Stornbrough who works as a sales consultant and resides on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. "I know that people say New Jersey exists, but frankly, they're just trying to make a landfill with a few highways a state. That goes against the basic tenets of America."

When questioned further, Stornbrough refused to believe that his boss resides in Teaneck, New Jersey, saying that "[his boss] lives west of the City in a Pennsylvania suburb." That, despite evidence that the Pennsylvania border is an hour's drive from the City.

However, for better or worse, a sports figure has shed some light on this often contentious topic. Early reports coming out of the area west of New York City have reported that NHL goaltender Martin Brodeur broke the all-time record for wins last night against the Chicago Blackhawks. These reports also state that Brodeur, revered by hockey fans as one of the greatest goaltenders of all-time has not been playing for the New York Rangers for the last 16 seasons.

Who has he been playing for?

Sources close to the situation say it is a New Jersey based team called the 'Devils'. This revelation brings new life to the pro-Jersey movement, which tried unsuccessfully to claim that the state was home to the Stanley Cup winner in 1995, 2000 and 2003. Critics called those moves a cheap attempt at media attention while supporters point to the fact that those titles are recognized by the NHL itself.

While the situation surrounding this so called New Jersey is still developing, it is clear that whomever he has played for Martin Broduer is one of the greatest goalies in NHL history. He now has 552 wins all-time, eclipsing Patrick Roy's legendarymark of 551. Even if nobody has really payed much attention to Broduer or his team, it is clear that he is one of the best the NHL has ever seen.

Time to start those playoff beards everyone!  (OK not everyone, just the six of us whose team didn't suck)

Squaring off in the quarterfinal matchups this week while yours truly and Mr. Plank lay on the couch and drink margaritas:

in the Los Angeles Mustache bracket:

Earl Sleek's Sleek and Destroy vs. Scotty Hockey's ThruYourGirl's5hole - this matchup pits Sleek's goaltending tandem of Gigure, Osgood and Jon Quick from LA vs. Scotty's Vezina worthy lineup of Backstrom, Mason and Bryzgalov.  Wow.  How exactly did Earl's team make the playoffs again?

in the Tampa Bay Mullet bracket:

Enforcer Ryan himself and his Neckar and Prizes square off against Mac Attack's New York Knockouts.  So Ryan has Stastny AND Ovechkin AND Jokinen on the same team?  Not Jussi but Olli Jokinen?  How is he not coming into the post season ranked #1????  It doesn't matter if Paul Stastny is hurt or not - he will master your silly fantasy leagues.  Right, Ryan?

The BMR Overflow league has their playoffs starting now too.  I know absolutely nothing about that league but this:  if Kevin made the playoffs, the people behind him have no business trying to be a fantasy GM.

We haven't heard a lot from our good buddy JR lately. He's been out most of the year with a shoulder injury while the Sharks struggle to find a way to go on without him. I hear they're in danger of missing out on home ice throughout the Western Conference playoffs. That's nice. I'm sure this Western Conference is a good little hockey league, wherever it is.

/East coast bias'd

Anyway, JR has been no slouch despite the injury and has been traveling with the team, including a recent trip to Boston. What did he do while he was there? He did what any white, old, rich man does. He bought a country club of course! Actually there's a bit more to it than that. This course -- Pembroke Country Club in Pembroke, MA-- was a course JR played as a kid and has very fond memories of. Such a tough upbringing that must have been.

The course was going broke, as evidence in the name Pembroke, and Roenick swooped in and bought it up. Luckily, Mrs. JR was there to give it the green light.

But the most interesting quote from the article is the following. Apparently, JR is that guy. You know, the one who bitches and moans about how someone walked through the bunker and didn't rake it or complains about all the youngins with no respect for the game out on the course. Hey, not my words. It's straight from JR.

“I’m such a crazy, avid golfer,” Roenick said. “And I call myself a golf snob. When I play a course, I want it to be pristine — really nice greens, a pretty, well-kept course, a place where I can really enjoy everything about a round."

OK, maybe it was my words, kind of. But he's the one who said 'snob'.

JR is already going to work on the club by bringing in a groundskeeper, club pro and caterers. What wasn't mentioned in the article -- and something the staff here agrees on -- is that the club will likely be getting an attitude adjustment. Here's some suggestions. JR, you can thank us in the comments.

• If you don't come in under par on the 7th, you get a puck to the face.
• It's one of the more affordable clubs, as you can let JR punch you in the face in lieu of money.
• Pants are optional, especially for the ladies.
• Every night is ladies' night at the club's bar.
• Dance lessons on Wednesday nights from The Man Himself.
• Acting lessons by request.
• Swimming pool is now 'top-tional'.

Naturally, I don’t have access to NHLers, so I can’t interview them directly. However, using the power of my imagination, I can recreate what it might look like if I had access to an NHL player. Today I present an interview with Maple Leafs Defenceman and notable survivor  of splodeybones Mike Van Ryn

Loser Domi: Mr. Van Ryn, thank you for coming out today.
Mike Van Ryn: Thanks for having me, and you can call me Mike, that’s fine.
LD: OK, good.
(VAN RYN’S chair collapses, causing him to fall on the ground)

With all due respect to John Stewart and the Daily Show (whom I greatly admire), here is your moment of zen. 

If there is any zen that you would like to see appear here in the future, send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Ah yes, it's that time of year again. The time when everyone in America turns to college basketball. It's also a time to get back in touch with your local bookie and gambling addiction that has been in hibernation since the Super Bowl ended.

Of course there's no actual wagering going on here, but that doesn't mean we can't make picks. Bragging rights are on the line along with a guest post (or something else if you can think of a better yet still cost efficient prize) in our 2nd Annual Pick 'Em Game Tournament Contest. No knowledge of basketball and/or college are required.

To signup, go to the following URL, click"join group"and enter the following information:

http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/t1/register/joingroup

league id#: 118118

password: mullets

That's it. You'll have to sign up for a Yahoo account if you don't already have one, but chances are most of you already do.

To make sure this post is not a complete waste of space, here is quite possibly the worst old wasp high five imaginable.

Welcome to the new and improved BMR!

We'll call this version 3.0, since I can't remember what version the old one was. We're all moved over from the old p.o.s. Blogger account (except Ryan who we locked in the bathroom) and it's going to take a little getting used to for us as well as you. This post is here to ease the inevitable tension and fear that comes with change. Hopefully it will not be too traumatizing or jeopardize future generations.

First things first. If you have been visiting the site through our domain name (www.BarryMelroseRocks.com) keep doing what you're doing. If you've been reading through a reader and still have the old blogspot feed, hopefully you saw our distress messages on the old feed and changed to the new one. If not, hopefully you find this post eventually.

Next up. We're still learning to use this site, too. It's new and very orange. You'll have to register a Bloguin account to comment, but it's worth it and takes only a few seconds. You can still see the old site in all its glory by clicking the aptly named 'old site' button at the top. To its left are the archives, which have all the old posts from Blogger on the new server. However, things got garbled in the transfer and there tend to be missing videos, pictures, etc. I blame Blogger.

Other than that, things should pretty much be the usual. We're going to figure out this whole Bloguin thing so we can get some cool new stuff going and if the site inexpicably disappears blame Pensblogcause they probablycrashed the server.

If you have any comments/suggestions on what you would/would not like to see happen here, please let us know. Otherwise come in, make yourselves at home and enjoy!