The new controlling owners of the Islanders have had conversations with the Wilpon family, majority owners of the Mets, about building an arena for the hockey team next to Citi Field, a person familiar with the situation said.
The news — first reported by Bloomberg earlier Thursday — comes just one week after Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky said he is committed to keeping the team in Brooklyn long-term after an admittedly rocky first year at Barclays Center.
Ledecky and partner Scott Malkin took over a controlling interest in the Islanders from Charles Wang on July 1.
Representatives for the Wilpons did not immediately return calls seeking comment.