We at the Blue Line Station are no different, although it would be much better if we had a New York Rangers postseason to cover of course.
Fingers crossed that happens next year.
None the less, playoff time is a special time of year for hockey fans no matter who your loyalties lie with, and we have five First Round matchups to look forward to tonight.
So, to get in the mood for the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a few of our writers have offered up their predictions.
We also have a Bracket Challenge League set up, which you can get involved in by clicking here.