For the Islanders and their fans, the last few weeks (and months) have ushered in the Brooklyn era. Early indications have been, aesthetically, it’s not getting off to a great start.
We all knew this day was coming. We all knew this team was going to Barclays Center and that making the transition would entail both positive experiences and growing pains. But we never expected this. We never expected much of the franchise’s charm and tradition to be left on Hempstead Turnpike.
Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark has promised time and time again to protect and continue the Islanders’ rich tradition.