OFFICIAL: Isles moving to Brooklyn in 2015 -all discussion IN HERE *Name/colors stay*

[Dan-o16]

Originally Posted by The Aura

Though I want to believe this, I wont until I hear Bettman and Wang say it themselves.

Whereas Marty Markowitz will show up at a press conference for a free knish, Mayor King Bloomy does not show up unless it is important. This doesn't settle whether it is temporary, but it is *at least* temporary.

Cheers,

Dan-o

[lorwood]

I just can't believe it!!!!

I truly think this gives the Islanders the opportunity to get into a market that will give them the financial means to return to prominence.

[Richie Daggers Crime]

This would be amazing.

[Islanders1932]

I am cautiously optimistic about this.

1. If it is about the Isles moving to Brooklyn, I don't know how excited I will be because I have not seen a hockey game at Barclays and I don't know how the site lines will be. Also, can/will the Isles break their lease?

2. Is it possible that Ratner is purchasing the team? If so this also worries me because then they would be stuck in Brooklyn most likely. But hey at least Wang wouldn't be running the show.

3. I have no idea what else it could be besides the first two options which both rely on the Isles moving to Brooklyn. I have a friend who works at Barclays and he is there today. I will post any update if I hear something from him.

Also, does anyone know if the Isles will be streaming the press conference?

[Gleb2006]

I just really hope they keep their name
no Brooklyn Islanders please

[Smith31]

Originally Posted by GutchBoring13

Hey kate murray suck my ballllllllllssssss

AWESOME!!!! I'm not sure what I will enjoy more....knowing the Isles will be in NY area in a state of the art arena or watching the excuses from Murray and co.

[PWJunior]

Wow, this is crazy. My Isles are staying in the area, very happy about this!

[Hershey Hockey]

I want to wait until the event actually happens but after seeing the channel 7 tweet I'm having a hard time controlling myself. I'm seriously so happy I'm about to cry.

[Homeland Security]

https://twitter.com/tsnbobmckenzie/s...13955672539136

[Dan-o16]

Originally Posted by Gleb2006

I just really hope they keep their name
no Brooklyn Islanders please

OMG, who cares? They could change their name to the Brooklyn Soda Jerks for all I care, as long as they stay in the area.

Cheers,

Dan-o

[Bert Marshall days]

Originally Posted by Islanders1932

I am cautiously optimistic about this.

1. If it is about the Isles moving to Brooklyn, I don't know how excited I will be because I have not seen a hockey game at Barclays and I don't know how the site lines will be. Also, can/will the Isles break their lease?

2. Is it possible that Ratner is purchasing the team? If so this also worries me because then they would be stuck in Brooklyn most likely. But hey at least Wang wouldn't be running the show.

3. I have no idea what else it could be besides the first two options which both rely on the Isles moving to Brooklyn. I have a friend who works at Barclays and he is there today. I will post any update if I hear something from him.

Also, does anyone know if the Isles will be streaming the press conference?

The sight lines will be fine. Saw a concert there in the nosebleeds and you're so on top of the action on the floor as the building was built straight up. They did an incredible job.

Gotta figure if NYI moves permanent, the end zone will be renovated too.

[strife]

This is exploding all over the internets right now. Moving in after lease expires. I think this is it. I'm so glad they're staying local.

Ratner and crew

[SLAPSHOT723]

I don't know about you guys but I am one happy panda.

[Marlo Stanfield]

Since we're moving to Brooklyn, change the jersey/logo up but still keep the "New York Islanders" as the team name.

[NYRangers88]

Congratulations from the Rangers board -- however, since Bettman will be attending this news conference, can we all go storm the Barclays Center

[Homeland Security]

Originally Posted by 10 Min Misconduct

https://twitter.com/tsnbobmckenzie/s...13955672539136

That's from Bob McKenzie


@TSNBobMcKenzie: New York Islanders will indeed be moving to Brooklyn, NY, upon expiry of lease on Long Island.

[jumptheshark]

Brooklyn Bombers?

[Boik14]

Originally Posted by GutchBoring13

Hey kate murray suck my ballllllllllssssss

So much this.

Im upset theyre leaving Nassau but its not their fault that the politicians here are just special and dont get anything done.

[PWJunior]

I'm just thrilled that there will be a resolution, it's about time.

[OpAck]

I might be in the minority here, but I wouldn't be bothered by a name change to Brooklyn Isles. As long as they keep the 'Islanders' and 'NY' and the colors...and add an awesome looking Brooklyn shoulder patch...frankly, I wouldn't care if you called them the Flatbush Isles (ok, I would )

[SLAPSHOT723]

Does this mean Wang is selling the team too?

[StumpNYI]

What are the chances the team is sold? This is very exciting.

[nyscene]

No sleep till...?

[Hershey Hockey]

It's over guys. It's finally over. We have an arena and we will be in New York for the long term.

Let those words sink in for a bit.

[Bones45]

stop complaining about the %&#^@ sightlines..

the way this team plays, you can miss a little and be fine.

BUT YES!!! EFF NASSAU COUNTY AND KATE MURRAY!!!!

LIRR CONNECTION!!!

Working in NYC -- PREGAME AND THEN HOCKEY AND THEN LIRR HOME!!!!

BOOYAH!!!!