Way behind

I know, I'm so far behind on things...both here and on my family blog. So busy at work I haven't been able to do much. I wanted to do a piece on the Civic "Mellon" Arena...I still will, I promise, I just have to make time to do the proper research and get the post together.

For now, I leave you with the Penguins first round schedule. As you should all know by now, we face Ottawa during the first round and we do have home ice advantage. The schedule is:

Wed 4/14 @ 7 pm
Fri 4/16 @ 7 pm
Sun 4/18 @ 6:30 pm (Ottawa)
Tues 4/20 @ 7 pm (Ottawa)
Thurs 4/22 @ 7 pm *If Needed*
Sat 4/24 @ 7 pm (Ottawa) *If Needed*
Tues 4/27 @ 7 pm *If Needed*

I will say this though, I was shocked to see that the Caps won the conference. I haven't been paying much attention to the actual standings and when I looked at them last night to see the first round match-ups, I was shocked. I don't think I've ever wanted Montreal to win so bad in the playoffs before!

Eastern Conference Matchups:
Capitals vs Montreal
New Jersey vs Philadelphia
Buffalo vs Boston
Pittsburgh vs Ottawa

My Notes:
Like I said, I want Montreal to win so bad. I really despise the Capitals and while it would be nice to knock them out of the playoffs again this year, I suppose we can share the glory of that with someone else this time...lol

NJ vs Philly, boy....who do I root for here? Can't root for NJ cuz they have our number this year. Did we beat them at all? Wanna say no, but don't quote me on it cuz I'm not 100% sure. Philly....I hate 'em...what more can I say? But I guess I'll have to root for Philly since NJ seems to want us served on a silver platter and seems to be able to make that happen.

Buff vs Boston....Who'd have thought that Buffalo would make the playoffs. I sure didn't. Shocked that Carolina didn't do better....And seeing as how I don't care for Buffalo in any sport, I will be rooting for Boston. Which should make my husband happy...lol

Don't think I have to state who I'm rooting for in the Pgh vs Ottawa matchup do I ????

Western Conference Matchups:
San Jose vs Colorado
Chicago vs Nashville
Vancouver vs Los Angeles
Phoenix vs Detroit

My Notes:
I don't pay much attention to the Western Conference teams so I'm unable to make predictions here....well except for that last matchup.

I'm honestly shocked at Detroit's play this year. What the hell happened to them? Did losing to the Penguins last year totally devastate them that bad??? lmao They can't possibly miss Hossa that bad....And he's injured again anyway so maybe the Hawks have a chance at winning something this year. lol

That's bout it from me for now. Like I said, I'll work on the research about the igloo and put together a post about it. While I'm sad to see the old building go, I'm excited about the Consol Energy Center. I just hope they can find something to use the Igloo for instead of tearing it down. There are so many plans out there that they could make happen, like an indoor/outdoor skating rink and shopping center.....that would be a terrific idea I think. Would certainly bring more people down to that area. But either way, the Igloo certainly holds A LOT of memories for so many in Pittsburgh. I'll miss it for sure.