New York Gov. Wants Islanders At Nassau Coliseum On Interim Basis

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the state will look to negotiate with the Islanders to play as many games as possible at Nassau Coliseum while the new facility is being built at Belmont Park. The Islanders moved to Barclays Center from Nassau Coliseum in ’15, which re-opened in April following a $260M renovation. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, who has previously said that the arena is not a suitable option for the team even after the renovation, said that the league will further look if that is possible.

In a statement, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, which operates both Barclays Center and Nassau Coliseum, said that it is “awaiting a response from the Islanders to our proposal to bring NHL games back home to the Coliseum on an interim basis. We understand the required approvals from all parties involved to make that happen, and are prepared to facilitate any necessary enhancements.”