NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The Islanders plan to formally propose a new arena be built at Belmont Park, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Friday, according to a report.
Newsday reported Friday that Bettman told members of The Associated Press Sports Editors that the Islanders will submit an RFP (request for proposal) to the state. He, however, did not rule out Willets Point as a possible location for the new venue.
“I believe that everyone thinks there is a terrific opportunity there (at Belmont), if not at Willets Point, to create a more hockey friendly environment for the Islanders, which is something (Islanders co-owner) Scott [Malkin] is committed to do.