Well it’s Tuesday and I have a full day of classes, which means I have nothing to do. Anyways, if anyone has ever watched local TV in the state of NY or Florida, you are probably familiar with Billy Fuccillo.

Why the Fuccillo metion? Well because tonight’s ice-dance at the Garden with the Islanders is:

Yea, it’s huge.

Now I’m not a fan of calling games HUGE for a couple of reasons. For one, while the calendar turns from winter to spring, every game becomes “HUGE”.

Another reason why I hate calling games HUGE is because the term starts to be used about mid-january. Now when you start calling games HUGE then, what in gods name are you supposed to call them in march when you are playing nothing but divisional foes while you fight for a playoff spot?

But, I’m going to put aside my opinions on tonites game, because it is HUGE.

While we were idle last night, Boston got spanked by the Washington Ovechkin’s, Ottawa lost a cup-rematch to the Ducks, and Montreal lost a shootout to San Jose. That puts us in prime position to pick up some real-estate, and along the way possibly bury the Islanders a little more below the line.

Also, tonight the Bruins play the Panthers, Philly plays the Buffalo Slugs, NJ plays the Leafs, and the Pens are down in Tampa Bay.

All of those are favoring wins to all the teams we are fighting for a spot from. So that is why tonites game is HUGEEEEEEEEE-uh.

Plus Henrik needs his 30th win.

- Avery and the contract issues: ugh. I heard this first on HNIC HotStove. I have a couple of problems with this.

1) I would really like to NOT re-stich my less-than-a-year-old Avery jersey.
2) Bad time for contract talks.
Yea we are on a great run, but its the last thing the team needs to worry about. Funny thing is it is probably driving Avery in his recent point streak.
3) Finally, the numbers. Many are saying don’t pay a cent over 3 mill a year or let him walk. I say give him 3.5-3.8 a year without a problem.
Many youngsters will be trying to come up next year with small contracts, which will make room. Also, what he brings to the ice really can’t be replaced. The closest replacement we have on the team right now would be Fredrik Sjostrom, but he would have to improve his English and smack talking :D.

But in all seriousness, its a tough situation.
I have a feeling he will sign before July 1st though.

Have a HUGE Tuesday, enjoy the game. 7 PM on MSG - Rob