Not the happiest of Columbus Days seeing as I was at the Garden watching the Bruins give up a 2-0 lead and getting well and truly whipped by the Tampa Bay Lightning. 

...just be happy you're not Brent Gretzky. 

And I'm spending at the TD Garden watching the Bruins.  Currently 0-0 and waiting for the puck to drop on the second period. 

Fantasy teams primed and ready to go. Check. 

TV remote with my name on it for the next seven months (nine, if we make the playoffs). Check.

Paper copy of schedule pinned above my desk. Check.

Electronic version of schedule on my phone. Check.

Photo of Patrice Bergeron as my laptop wallpaper. Check and check. 

Yep, I'm ready. Bring it on. 

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

Even though I missed the live draft yet again, I still managed to draft Lundqvist onto my fantasy hockey team for the fourth successive year. Result!