NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Barclays Center is newer, sleeker and has the better food options. Nassau Coliseum has the history.
With the New York Islanders splitting their home games between the two arenas this season, their fans have always been clear about their preference. They don’t care much for Barclays Center, located in Brooklyn. They still love the renovated Coliseum, which is far more intimate and much more convenient for the Islanders’ fan base that remains concentrated on Long Island.
“It’s a hockey arena here,” said Peter Rotolo, who was at the Coliseum for a game in January.