5 p.m.

• So this is what keeps me going. I had a chat with my one former co-worker earlier today, and he says that the person hired to replace me is totally screwing things up. Remember those monthly projects I always spent weekends performing, which I always finished by the 18th of each month? Well, the n00b was hired the first day or two of March and has not yet FINISHED March's project and probably won't for AT LEAST two more weeks.

• Tonight marks the start of the NHL playoffs. Might as well get these predictions over with:

East

Montreal Canadiens (1) v Boston Bruins (8)

Still trying to figure out how Montreal got the top East spot. It might help if I paid attention to the games. Habs in 5.

Pittsburgh Penguins (2) v Ottawa Senators (7)

Last year the Sens took care of the Pens in quick fashion. This year it's payback. Pens in 6.

Washington Capitals (3) v Philadelphia Flyers (6)

The Caps have that guy with the O and a really long last name. However, I think the Flyers will goon him to submission. Flyers in 6.

New Jersey Devils (4) v New York Rangers (5)

How many time do these two play each other. Devils in 5.

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Montreal Canadiens (1) v Philadelphia Flyers (6)

The Flyers can goon one man, but they can't goon them all. Habs in 5.

Pittsburgh Penguins (2) v New Jersey Devils (4)

The playoffs are when a goalie can shut down an entire team. However, it's time for Marty to break down. Pens in 6.

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Montreal Canadiens (1) v Pittsburgh Penguins (2)

Oh what the hell, I'll go with the homer pick. Pens in 7.

West

Detroit Red Wings (1) v Nashville Predators (8)

I remember getting burned by Nashville last year. Fuck 'em. Wings in 5.

San Jose Sharks (2) v Calgary Flames (7)

How about we go with San Jose winning in 6.

Minnesota Wild (3) v Colorado Avalanche (6)

I'll guess this series will have the most overtimes. Don't know why. Wild in 6.

Anaheim Ducks (4) v Dallas Stars (5)

I don't see the Stars getting out of the first round anymore. Ducks in 5.

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Detroit Red Wings (1) v Anaheim Ducks (4)

Detroit tends to choke, but I ame getting the feeling that this year they won't. Wings in 5.

San Jose Sharks (2) v Minnesota Wild (3)

Yikes, I've picked all favorites so far. Wild in 7.

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Detroit Red Wings (1) v Minnesota Wild (3)

Steve Yzerman retired, right? Wings in 5.

Stanley Cup

Detroit Red Wings (1) v Pittsburgh Penguins (2)

I'm not that big a homer. Wings in 5.