The Islanders are at, possibly, a decade-time low. But you know, it's only the half way point, but the hell going on is a little intense. To make things clearer, let's take a look at the timeline of things.
-In 2009, after a terrible season, the Islanders land John Tavares, 1st overall, in the draft.
-Skipping a few years later, Tavares has advanced into a skilled young player who is an invaluable player and captain for the Isles, who have become a good team, making the playoffs several seasons this decade. However, in 2015, the Islanders moved out of their original home, the Nassau Veterans Coliseum, where they won their four Stanley Cups.
-Barclays Center was a weird arena for the Islanders. For one thing, the jumbo-tron was not centered with the ice well, and the seating was obstructed. It was later confirmed that the piping of the arena was of poor quality, resulting in poor ice conditions below league accepted quality. The Islanders ranked low in attendance in 2015-16, their first season in Brooklyn, despite being a playoff team that made it to the 2nd round of the playoffs.
-This season, the Islanders season is simply forgetable. A .500 record in the prestigious Metropolitan Division has made the season hell for the Islanders, who could've fared better in a weaker stage. And with confirmation that Barclays wants out after 2017-18, the Islanders will be left without a home. Possible options are to share a venue with the Rangers in MSG, but it's unlikely, as it's been home to the Rangers for 5 decades, and it's unlikely to change. They're a prestigious organization with money, and they're not afraid to state it. In 2014-15, a few years ago, they were the most valued, expensive team in the NHL, at over 1 Billion dollars.
-So, the Islanders could possibly see relocation. The Videotron Centre was designed for a reason, to host a NHL team! Québec is a hockey city, it wants a team, Las Vegas is not really considered a venue for hockey, maybe basketball or such sports, but not hockey.
-Despite the failure of this season, John Tavares is loyal to the team that drafted him and states he doesn't want to be traded. He is a good example of what a captain should be.
Saturday, 4 February 2017
The recent Islanders (Downfall) in a timeline
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