"After 25 years in Los Angeles, Cheeseman said the opportunity to return east and help shape the future of the New York Islanders was irresistible. "The opportunity to come back and partner with Malkin and John Collins and John Ledecky and the great ownership group here to bring a cutback to Long Island is really the intriguing piece to me," Cheeseman said on Hockey Night in New York with Sean Cuthbert and Arthur Staple. "I like building. I like building opportunities.""
"At the center of that opportunity is connection - to history, to community, and to moments fans carry with them long after the final horn. Cheeseman made it clear that this isn't about gimmicks or short-term buzz. "It's sports," he said. "It's really trying to create memorable moments and great experiences for people... it's about creating memories." Those moments, Cheeseman believes, are arriving naturally because of what's happening on the ice - especially with the emergence of Matthew Schaefer."
Kelly Cheeseman returned to Long Island after 25 years in Los Angeles to help shape the New York Islanders' future and build lasting opportunities. He partnered with the ownership group to create an experience that feels personal, emotional, and unmistakably Islanders. The approach prioritizes connection to history, community, and memorable moments rather than short-term gimmicks. Emerging generational talent like Matthew Schaefer offers a natural way to elevate the franchise across Long Island, Metro New York, and the country. Planned initiatives include enhanced in-arena entertainment, behind-the-scenes storytelling, expanded youth hockey, and deeper roots in Queens and Brooklyn.
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