A group of construction workers ending their shift walked past Tim Leiweke just as the Oak View Group CEO was about to lead a tour group into UBS Arena. They assured their boss the Islanders’ new home would be ready by its November target date, if not a little bit sooner.
That was also the message Leiweke and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman conveyed to approximately 500 people attending a UBS Arena summit — a full day of panel discussions and a building tour — at Belmont Park on Thursday. Bettman added UBS Arena would eventually host both an NHL Draft and All-Star weekend.