Could Islanders Leave New York?

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Could Islanders Leave New York?; Poor Arena Could Drive Team Out
Topic Started: Monday Nov 17 2008, 06:05 PM (43 Views)
WeatherManNX01	Monday Nov 17 2008, 06:05 PM Post #1
The Emperor Posts: 12,418 Group: Commissioner Member #4 Joined: December 9, 2005 NFL Team New England Patriots NBA Team Boston Celtics NHL Team Boston Bruins NCAA Team Penn State Nittany Lions	From New York Newsday: Quote: It's so easy to envision the details of the Islanders' Lighthouse Project sitting in a thick manila folder somewhere in the Town of Hempstead offices this morning, collecting dust in a pile of to-do items. No way it's anywhere near the top. The Islanders have been talking about replacing Nassau Coliseum for years, seemingly almost as long as their fans have been waiting to advance past the first round of the playoffs again. But these days, something seems different about their case for a new arena, and it's not good. Never before has there seemed to be so much urgency in the voices of those around the Islanders about getting this done. It appears we've reached a breaking point with the project, that it better move forward soon. Or else... It's interesting to note that NHL commissioner Gary Bettman went on the offensive twice this past week, which should tell you something about the graveness of the situation. Full article.



Cougar	Monday Nov 17 2008, 07:24 PM Post #2
Posts: 8,429 Group: Deputy Commissioner Member #9 Joined: February 4, 2006 NFL Team Detroit Lions NBA Team Toronto Raptors NHL Team Montreal Canadiens	I never had a problem with New York having two teams. The NFL and MLB have two teams each there. NBA only has one. The Rangers are the more valuable franchise. The Devils are probably more popular in New York than the Islanders. The Islanders haven't been successful since their 4 Cups in a row dynasty in the 80's. The franchise itself isn't well managed, year after year it's a gong show...



PSUSyr5	Monday Nov 17 2008, 08:04 PM Post #3
The Board Idiot Posts: 11,786 Group: Referee Member #6 Joined: December 11, 2005 NFL Team Philadelphia Eagles NBA Team Denver Nuggets NHL Team Buffalo Sabres NCAA Team Penn State Nittany Lions, Syracuse Orange	Well, if you're counting the Giants and Jets as New York teams, you might as well thrown in the Nets and Devils in their respective leagues. They are as much a part of NY as the NFL's teams, except for the name.



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