Time Ticking By

Predictions in the East...

Carolina vs. Boston: The series is tied 1-1...I think this is where Boston meets their match. Carolina seems to be the most underestimated team still left in the playoffs and guys like Ward and Staal are in this for the long run and I think Carolina takes this series.

Pittsburgh vs. Washington: There's a lot of people saying that this is the less exciting series to watch but people are going to tune into it because of the star power in it. Here's what I say, the Washington Capitals are one of the most exciting teams to watch in my opinion. Not because they've got "stars" but because they move the puck really well, and they've got this guy named Sergei Federov (old star of the league) who knows a thing or two about winning the cup who is apparently a great leader for all of their young talent, plus he's still impossible to guard one on one. Plus in the battle of the stars, I'm going to pick Ovechkin (reigning MVP) anyday, he'll probably win MVP again because he is the one guy in the NHL that gets everyone on their feet when the puck is on his stick. I don't think the Penguins can keep up with them. I'll pick Washington here.

After watching San Jose die a slow painful death in the first round, it might be easy for Sharks fans to just be done with the playoffs. I would urge you to pay attention at least to Washington and Chicago. These two teams are young, gutsy, and don't realize that they aren't supposed to be having this much success. They play the kind of hockey I like to watch. Fast, crisp, exciting hockey. If Chicago is down a few goals, don't you dare turn the TV off, they've gone into the third period down 3-0 before and tied the game up. Their last game in Vancouver had them down 2-0 early on, the game ended with a score of 6-3 in favor of Chicago. And like I said above, Ovechkin has been on the NHL highlight reel for the past two years because he scores goals from impossible angles, and awkward positions, on his back, it doesn't matter...the only thing that opposing teams know is that they don't want him to have the puck. And Alex the Great is not the only scoring threat for Washington.

In other news:
My application for PSU is done...there's a slight issue with turning it in immediately, but at least I don't have any more work to do. I'm starting to firm up what I would do if I was accepted, like moving plans, etc. Still terrified, still excited.