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With all of the issues surrounding the New York Islanders
building a new, state of the art arena, some hockey fans are wondering what the
future holds.
Will they relocate to a different part of the United States
or Canada? Can they find an arena nearby so they can stay local? Well, with the
movement of the New Jersey Nets in the NBA to Brooklyn, why can’t the Islanders
just move there and play?
According to NHL Commission Gary Bettman, Brooklyn may not
be a viable potential destination for the Islanders because it’s hard to reach
for the team’s fan base in Long Island and Queens.
Bettman reiterated Friday that the league ideally wanted the
club to remain in Nassau County. The Islanders plan to leave outdated Nassau
Coliseum after their lease expires in 2015. Nassau voters rejected a $400
million referendum last year for a new arena (http://goo.gl/DUYrQ).
Although it will be a test to see how the arena and area can
hold a hockey game, the Islanders plan on playing the New Jersey Devils in an
exhibition game at the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn in the fall.
Hopefully the Islanders can stay around for years to come as
it generates a lot of excitement to a great hockey area on Long Island.
Have you parked around the Coliseum, received a parking
ticket and are looking for some help? Give us a call at 516-319-5822 and we’ll
work with you!
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