Newsday reported today that Barclays Sports & Entertainment has officially informed the New York Islanders that the renegotiation period, as part of their lease agreement at the Barclays Center, opens today.
After months of posturing, it’s here. After reports that the Isles had been kicked out -although not at all true- for not being lucrative enough. After months of stories about where the team will play. Were finally here.
Both the Islanders and Barclays now have until January 1st, 2018 to bargain in good faith on a new deal. Or simply opt out.