Report: Islanders moving to Brooklyn

In 2015, the Islanders will move to Brooklyn. When the team’s lease at the Nassau Coliseum expires, the Islanders will relocate.

The New York Islanders' lease at Nassau Coliseum expires in 2015. Then it's off to Brooklyn #rockoutwithyournhlockout

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John Buccigross (@Buccigross) October 24, 2012

For now, the move is only a report, but the Islanders  owner Charles Wang and Barclays Center developer Bruce Ratnerare expected to make the official announcement at 1 p.m.

Isles' moving announcement will be formally made at 1 pm ET at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

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Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) October 24, 2012

According to someone involved in the deal, the Islanders will be playing at the Barclays center in Brooklyn.