Friedman: Will The Islanders Return One Day? It’s Really Not Worth Losing Sleep Over

Model of renovated Nassau Coliseum (Credit: Barclays Center)“We held a concert out in Brooklyn, to watch the Island bridges blow.”

Those of you who are familiar with Billy Joel will probably recognize this line from “Miami 2017.”

Now, granted the “Island” in reference is Manhattan, not Long Island, and that Joel’s most recent concert was held at Nassau Coliseum. But take the line out of its original context, and it really exemplifies what this whole process has been like for Islanders fans.

I haven’t quite gotten over the fact that the old barn is closing its doors and that the Isles aren’t playing there anymore.

Every time you think you’re ready to move on, there’s always some reminder or…