During Billy Joel's 32nd and final concert at the current Nassau Coliseum "The Piano Man" delivered the sad truth to sold out crowd as he said "no more hockey", in which the crowd responded Tuesday night with one last "Let's Go Islanders" chant. At least he didn't Say Goodbye to Hollywood.
Islander fans have just over two months before the puck drops in the first regular season game at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for reality to set in. No Pressure at all. Unfortunately there are some still some Harford Whaler fans, 19 years later, who are Keeping the Faith, hoping to hear the brass bonanza once again.
To ease some of the Islander fans' worries the Long Island Rail Road will add service to and from the Barclays Center. The LIRR will add two additional eastbound trains to Farmingdale and Babylon that will depart Atlantic Terminal at Barclays 20 minutes after the end of weeknight games. Fans looking for other lines will transfer at Jamaica. In addition, two west bound trains will be added to the schedule on the weekend along with two extra eastbound trains after games.
“Throughout the Islanders relocation to Barclays Center, we have made it a priority to ensure that the team’s fans on Long Island follow the team to Brooklyn,… Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark said in a statement, He also went on to say "We are proud to partner with the LIRR to announce additional trains that will make that process easier and more convenient for our Long Island fans.…
At least the Islanders are still in a New York State of Mind and not Movin' out to Kansas City or Seattle.