My 3 favorite Brendan Burke moments as NY Islanders play-by-play announcer

The Islanders return to the Nassau Coliseum

Things never did feel quite right at Barclays Center and although an 'iron-clad' 25-year lease with the Brooklyn area was often brought up, almost immediately there were rumors swirling that there was a clause allowing the team to return to Nassau County.

As momentum built towards putting shovels in the ground at Belmont Park, it made sense for all parties for the Isles to start splitting games between Barclays and the refurbished Nassau Coliseum to begin the transition back to Long Island.

On Dec. 1, 2018, the Islanders once again hit the ice and a new-look Old Barn for the first meaningful game for the first time since the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was Burke's job to set the scene and capture the feeling inside the newish building with familiar vibes.

This is what Burke said:

"1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Nassau Coliseum, Fort Neverlose, the Old Barn. It has been called many things over the last 46 years, but one thing every Islander fan calls it is home."

"Home is a simple concept, but it's become overly complicated for the New York Islanders over the last four seasons. This place may look slightly different, but it is as it should be. The ceiling is low, emotions are high and once again, it is full of fans and full of memories."

The Columbus Blue Jackets were here on April 11, 2015, when the last regular season game was played, and they're back here tonight to take on the New York Islanders. Cal Clutterbuck said yesterday that this is a special place for anyone who has ever played for the New York Islanders. It is the first of 61 games scheduled to take place here while the new arena at Belmont Park is built, and they're sure to be cherished by fans and players alike."