It would be fair to say that the Islanders’ first season in Brooklyn was a work in progress.
There were some growing pains, but as the Isles’ inaugural season at Barclays Center evolved, things certainly improved in terms of the fan experience. If the fans had concerns — whether it was the goal horn, the train service, the viewing of warmups from the glass, the customer service or just the overall atmosphere, the powers that be listened and made things better.
“There was a progression during the year,” said Fred Mangione, chief operating officer for Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, which oversees the Islanders’ business operations.