News Article: Brooklyn/Belmont Arena Discussion (Islanders to play 20 games at NVMC)

[MJF]

Thanks for giving me the Value Retail angle. Now I have a better understanding as to why NYAP want Belmont LIRR to become full time.

At the last public meeting the Value Retail rep said that their business model depends on being able to bring foreign tourists from Manhattan to shop at Belmont Park. They operate that way in London, they will operate that way in China. To accomplish that full time LIRR service is an integral part of this project.

Another point to realize is that the neighborhood benefits from full time LIRR service. But the demand will be for westbound service towards Manhattan and Brooklyn, mainly from commuters going to work. There will be little to no demand to go eastbound from Belmont, so I don't think you'll ever see any upgrades to the infrastructure at Belmont to accommodate people coming from Nassau and Suffolk.

 

[The Lighthouse]

Listen Steve, I'm not sure if you have ever lived out here but let me tell you something. Out here in New York you simply cannot just decide you want to build an arena at Willet's Point. Nothing just gets built here, massive donations and knowing the right people are needed like what happened at Belmont.

You do realize this is why they have been searching for a new arena since the 90's right? Belmont is their ONLY chance at staying here.

"Yeah, sure, understood." *Resumes searches for negative information about Belmont to post to Twitter*

 

[Costigan77]

So you're saying that Ronkonkoma is the best spot for the team?

Maybe they will redraw the county lines to add Ronkonkoma to Nassau

 

[Steve55]

Maybe they will redraw the county lines to add Ronkonkoma to Nassau

On another note,

 

[Bones45]

How many NHL arenas do we need on LI?

Apparently, the answer could be 3.

And in a more ridiculous idea, the Isles mostly play at AHL level.

 

[SI90]

Islanders present $9.5M Coliseum plan to IDA

 

[Steve55]

Islanders present $9.5M Coliseum plan to IDA

Isles might as well return to Coliseum from fall 2019 onwards. I would imagine Barclays will become a ghost town next season

 

[SI90]

Isles might as well return to Coliseum from fall 2019 onwards. I would imagine Barclays will become a ghost town next season

I have a feeling that eventually happens.

 

[PK Cronin]

Isles might as well return to Coliseum from fall 2019 onwards. I would imagine Barclays will become a ghost town next season

All depends on the schedule I think. They'd be wise to front load those Coliseum games or only put them during the week days. Now, that wouldn't be the most fan friendly move, but it seems like the best move if they want to ensure it isn't a ghost town.

 

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[Lame Lambert]

Wait does this mean the coming season?

 

[PK Cronin]

Happy for all the fans who prefer that trip to the Barclays Center.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

What was the original number, 8-10-12? So could possibly be almost half of the home games?

 

[PK Cronin]

What was the original number, 8-10-12? So could possibly be almost half of the home games?

Originally set for 12 games next season, then it was supposed to be half the games the final two years if I recall correctly. This would mean that it'd be an even split for the next three years.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

Originally set for 12 games next season, then it was supposed to be half the games the final two years if I recall correctly. This would mean that it'd be an even split for the next three years.

Just realized the thread title. I'm overly giddy today, so much that I can barely read.

 

[doublechili]

Things are kinda slow in the other threads today. Any news on train schedules or Ronkonkoma?

 

[SI90]

We’re playing half our home games at “ home” next year!!!

We need to pack the Coli every night!!!


Islanders add 8 more games to Coliseum schedule

 

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[WangMustGo]

This day is just getting better and better

 

[aronjudge11]

This has to help JT situation a lot. They are making it tough to Walk

 

[Poulin 0n My St1ck]

Amazing news today with the hiring of a legitimate NHL coach and more games to be played at the Coliseum.

Too bad I'm trying to move to NJ by the time the season starts :-/ I hope a lot of the games are on Saturday nights.

 

[periferal]

It's just so clear now...

Everything about the Malkin/Ledecky ownership era is about cleaning up the utter mess wang left us with. Literally everything needs to be cleaned up from the arena down to the ticket office.

 

[Metnut]

They announced the Coli schedule. Sat Dec 1 is the Coli home opener. All 10 of the last games are at the Coli. Not announced yet, but I can't imagine that any playoff games wouldn't be at the Coliseum. They aren't going to backload the schedule with Coliseum dates and then move back to Brooklyn.

 

[periferal]

Why do we play so many games on the road to start the season...?


To get the Coliseum ready for hockey of course.

 

[Ziggy16]

• December 1, 7 p.m. vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• December 10, 7 p.m. vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
• December 15, 7 p.m. vs. Detroit Red Wings
• January 3, 7 p.m. vs. Chicago Blackhawks
• January 8, 7 p.m. vs. Carolina Hurricanes
• January 17, 7 p.m. vs. New Jersey Devils
• January 20, 3 p.m. vs. Anaheim Ducks
• February 1, 7 p.m. vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• February 2, 7 p.m. vs. Los Angeles Kings
• February 26, 7 p.m. vs. Calgary Flames
• March 1, 7 p.m. vs. Washington Capitals
• March 3, 3 p.m. vs. Philadelphia Flyers
• March 5, 7 p.m. vs. Ottawa Senators
• March 9, 7 p.m. vs. Philadelphia Flyers
• March 11, 7 p.m. vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• March 14, 7 p.m. vs. Montreal Canadiens
• March 19, 7 p.m. vs. Boston Bruins
• March 24, 3 p.m. vs. Arizona Coyotes
• March 30, 7 p.m. vs. Buffalo Sabres
• April 1, 7 p.m. vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

NO GAMES AT BARCLAYS AFTER FEB 28th