Charles Wang

The Barclays Center under construction at Atlantic Yards as seen from Chopper 880 - Brooklyn, NY - Jan 31, 2012 (credit: Tom Kaminski / WCBS 880)

Gallof: A New Home? Don’t Believe The Hype, Islanders Fans

The Islanders playing a preseason game in Brooklyn next season has created a stir, but don’t expect it to blossom into something long term. There seems to be simply too many roadblocks ahead preventing a permanent relocation.

WFAN–2012/02/02

Gallof: Islanders May Move On From DiPietro Sooner Rather Than Later

Rick DiPietro is shrinking and sadly hobbling before our eyes as chronic injuries have basically made him barely a backup goalie if you judge him on stats and play alone, forgetting any contract. Yet the Islanders may very well get a window to send him on his way.

WFAN–2012/01/20

Gallof: The Tough Truth About Islanders’ Arena Situation

Hope is an easy sell these days, simply due to so many fans being uncomfortable in the uncertainty that followed the failed Coliseum referendum.

2012/01/10

Capellini: Islanders’ Putrid Start Is The Very Disaster That Simply Couldn’t Happen

Inexplicably, we are 18 games into the season and the Islanders are once again the laughingstocks of the NHL. It’s simply unbelievable and inexcusable.

WFAN–2011/11/22

Capellini: Is Islanders Coach Capuano The X-Factor Or The Great Unknown?

When the Islanders come up in conversation most people who have a clue about the NHL usually mention one of two things: rebuilding or no building. Jack Capuano appears to be just about winning.

WFAN–2011/10/11

Belmont Park - Elmont, NY (file / credit: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Latest Idea For Nassau Coliseum: Relocation To Belmont Park

The task force assigned to figure out how to plan a future for the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum fell apart last week.

2011/10/05

The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is seen from Chopper 880 - Uniondale, NY - Jul 27, 2011 (credit: Tom Kaminski / WCBS 880)

Latest Nassau Coliseum Plan Nixed

There have been disagreements and there has been confusion over the mission of the task force assembled to tackle the future of the arena that is home to the New York Islanders.

2011/09/28

Task Force Proposes New Ideas For Nassau Coliseum

A group of developers, business leaders and community planners is proposing a privately financed redevelopment of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and its surrounding 77-acre property.

2011/09/21

The Barclays Center at Atlantic Yards is under construction from Chopper 880 - Brooklyn, NY - May 25, 2011 (credit: Tom Kaminski / WCBS 880)

Brooklyn Islanders? Nets’ Bruce Ratner Thinks It’s A Possibility

If the Islanders can’t stay in Nassau County, where will they go? Barclays Center developer and Nets minority owner Bruce Ratner hopes they’ll continue to skate right here in New York. Specifically, Brooklyn.

WFAN–2011/09/16

Capellini: Islanders’ Signing Of Tavares A Shot Fired Across Hockey World’s Bow

The words flowed like the lyrics of your favorite song. “I believe in this organization and this hockey team.” John Tavares issued that battle cry on Thursday right after signing a new six-year, $33-million extension with the Islanders.

WFAN–2011/09/15

Charles Wang (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images)

NY Islanders Owner Charles Wang Thanks Nassau County, Says He’s ‘Not Giving Up’ On Long Island

Charles Wang said he has two goals for the Islanders: winning the NHL’s Stanley Cup and staying in their hometown.

2011/08/03

New York Islanders owner Charles Wang, left, and Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano. (credit: AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Nassau Executive Mangano Appeals For New Proposal After Coliseum Referendum Voted Down

Ed Mangano said he will seek new ideas and bids from New York Islanders owner Charles Wang and any other private developer.

2011/08/02

B&C Morning Show: What’s Next For The Islanders?

Yesterday the residents of Nassau County voted down a $400 million referendum that would have covered the cost to erect a new Nassau Coliseum, the home of the New York Islanders…

WFAN–2011/08/02

Nassau Coliseum Referendum Voted Down; Islanders Likely Gone

Long Islanders have officially had their say on the future of Nassau Coliseum and the New York Islanders. It looks like they don’t want either.

2011/08/01

Residents Divided Over New Nassau Coliseum Proposal

In an 11th hour push to get Nassau County residents to vote yes on a new coliseum, Brian Rosenberg of the Long Island Restaurant Association staged a pep rally for the cause at Lido Beach.

2011/07/31

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