Maybe, maybe not. I could be wrong on this part, but I believe that they are stuck for another year before they can opt out of renewing the lease.
However, I do know for sure that the company that owns Barclays wants the Islanders money and they don't want the Islanders to build a competing arena. The company also owns Nassau, and is apparently preparing a pitch to get the Islanders back there.
Re: Ask Meme
From: (Anonymous)However, I do know for sure that the company that owns Barclays wants the Islanders money and they don't want the Islanders to build a competing arena. The company also owns Nassau, and is apparently preparing a pitch to get the Islanders back there.
http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/barclays-center-pitch-would-return-islanders-to-nassau-coliseum-says-lia-chief-1.13450158