Truth is there are other developers that would love to build there... problems are Wang has final say of the land until 2015. These developers will not spend their money on something that Wanger could just say no too. (like TOH did to him) Then there's the other part that these developers have said how they want an arena included but with Wangers Camp staying silent on the matter, doesn't help. (no team, no need for an arena) Wang has a chance to keep the team right where they are

He couldn't even get the price he paid for the team right now.
I hope they go to Brooklyn for a few years and develop Willets Point to a degree of the L'House project. It's the only way Charles can ever hope to break even/make a profit from this team. An arena isn't enough, on it's own. In a way, I would like to see him flip Nassau and TOH the bird and walk from whatever project they finally decide on for the NVMC site. And when the new arena isn't a success without its' biggest tenant, the taxpayers of LI will know squarely who to thank and blame for less jobs & higher taxes. The fact that there's so much vagueness and ambiguity on the politicos side reeks of all the bad things they've been accused of: waiting for the deal that profits them and their cronies the most.
- jmo16

That ship has sailed... he missed out. plans are already kicked off and he's not apart of them

After telling @DustinBrown23 that the Kings have sold 15,000 season tickets, he smiled and said "That's what happens when you win."

amazing what winning can do, eh?

Hey Wanger, If they start winning they will come

After telling @DustinBrown23 that the Kings have sold 15,000 season tickets, he smiled and said "That's what happens when you win."

amazing what winning can do, eh?

Hey Wanger, If they start winning they will come
- Killer' Carlson

people coming isn't the issue.


XxNYIxX

people coming isn't the issue.


XxNYIxX
- XxNYIxX

More fans and more winning would give Wang more leverage. Kate Murray could not make her little comments if the Isles were a consistent playoff team. Winning cures many things X. It's like trying to get big money from a job and you have a lousy resume. Wang has a lousy resume as Isles owner.

Whats sad is I never got to see this team be good Being born in 91 I have always seen losing
- mighty13duck

It's ok I was born after the last time they won a round in the playoffs
August 93

Depressing and unimaginable to imagine they actually won 4 cups in a row

It's ok I was born after the last time they won a round in the playoffs
August 93

Depressing and unimaginable to imagine they actually won 4 cups in a row
- Danformo

Wow, that's a complete suck fest.

It's ok I was born after the last time they won a round in the playoffs
August 93

Depressing and unimaginable to imagine they actually won 4 cups in a row
- Danformo

Yikes that's brutal.

This has been going on longer than the Luongo speculation. You guys must be getting or are completely sick and tired of it?
- LeftCoaster

I wish we only had Luongo to worry about

And yes, we're sick of it. All of the parties involved are thick-headed and refuse to compromise. Hopefully Monti is different.

It's ok I was born after the last time they won a round in the playoffs
August 93

Depressing and unimaginable to imagine they actually won 4 cups in a row
- Danformo

Let's just say they were wearing the Fisherman jerseys when I was born.

Let's just say they were wearing the Fisherman jerseys when I was born.
- NYIDRIVE4FIVE

I feel for you guys

Born in January of 95. Only great Islander memory for me was Bates penalty shot in 02. I was 7 then. No other memorable playoffs for me

This has been going on longer than the Luongo speculation. You guys must be getting or are completely sick and tired of it?
- LeftCoaster

I am sick of it. It's just depressing. Hard to be optomistic about the prospects we finally do have when you have an owner who won't spend on the team to help them along and when you aren't sure they'll even exist in 3 years from now.

Born in January of 95. Only great Islander memory for me was Bates penalty shot in 02. I was 7 then. No other memorable playoffs for me
- nyi365

I graduated High School in 99. There was a "We Leave.." section of our yearbook. It says to me..

"We leave Dan S. a ticket to an Islander playoff game..."

Didn't think in 2012 I'd still be waiting for another one.

I graduated High School in 99. There was a "We Leave.." section of our yearbook. It says to me..

"We leave Dan S. a ticket to an Islander playoff game..."

Didn't think in 2012 I'd still be waiting for another one.
- Isles316

Actually to make matters worse, my first EVER islanders game was their last home playoff game ever... In April 2007... 5 years ago....

Actually to make matters worse, my first EVER islanders game was their last home playoff game ever... In April 2007... 5 years ago....
- Danformo

Geez, this has to be the most depressing comment section ever? Mostly because I'm realizing how old I am

Actually to make matters worse, my first EVER islanders game was their last home playoff game ever... In April 2007... 5 years ago....
- Danformo

Oh god..

Hockeyy Insiderr ‏@HockeyyInsiderr
BREAKING NEWS: The #Sabres have an OFFER ON THE TABLE for Bobby Ryan: Stafford+Adam+Sekera+1st/ Ball in #NHLDucks court

Hockeyy Insiderr ‏@HockeyyInsiderr
BREAKING NEWS: The #Sabres have an OFFER ON THE TABLE for Bobby Ryan: Stafford+Adam+Sekera+1st/ Ball in #NHLDucks court
- kear20

Just you wait for the Isles offer.

Actually to make matters worse, my first EVER islanders game was their last home playoff game ever... In April 2007... 5 years ago....
- Danformo

ah, so it's all YOUR fault!?!? And here we are blaming Wang and Snow all this time!

Just you wait for the Isles offer.
- ses111

insert Snickers ad here........."gonna be awhile?"

Phelps needs to step up.

Just you wait for the Isles offer.
- ses111

Only after he's traded to another team will we learn....other considerable offers from teams including the Islanders....but not considerable enough

Hockeyy Insiderr ‏@HockeyyInsiderr
BREAKING NEWS: The #Sabres have an OFFER ON THE TABLE for Bobby Ryan: Stafford+Adam+Sekera+1st/ Ball in #NHLDucks court
- kear20

Garth cant do better than this?

BREAKING NEWS: The #Sabres have an OFFER ON THE TABLE for Bobby Ryan: Stafford+Adam+Sekera+1st/ Ball in #NHLDucks court

Holy Crapamole. Seriously??? We can't beat this? 1st, Stafford's NOT a center. Bailey/Strome/Nelson are. Who's Adam? Or Sekera?
And who's 1st pick will likely be higher next year?
How about throw in a 2nd RD Pick for 2014? Is that enough?

I'm not saying sell the farm but sheesh....WE NEED AN IMPACT PLAYER. NO ONES OFFERING THAT MUCH. WE CAN GET THIS GUY.

Garth cant do better than this?

BREAKING NEWS: The #Sabres have an OFFER ON THE TABLE for Bobby Ryan: Stafford+Adam+Sekera+1st/ Ball in #NHLDucks court

Holy Crapamole. Seriously??? We can't beat this? 1st, Stafford's NOT a center. Bailey/Strome/Nelson are. Who's Adam? Or Sekera?
And who's 1st pick will likely be higher next year?
How about throw in a 2nd RD Pick for 2014? Is that enough?

I'm not saying sell the farm but sheesh....WE NEED AN IMPACT PLAYER. NO ONES OFFERING THAT MUCH. WE CAN GET THIS GUY.
- jmo16

Probably can but seems like he won't...but how about this for Ryan:

Grabner (or Okpuso or Bailey)/ Nelson or Strome/ Dehaan or Donovan/ 1st rd pick...