The New York Islanders are another household franchise in the National Hockey League and one of the most successful historically. The Islanders are members of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference and play their home games at UBS Arena.
The New York boastsa significant fan base alongside other New York-based franchises like the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers.
Who owns the New York Islanders?
The New York Islanders are owned by the holding company New York Islanders Hockey Club, L.P., led by Scott D. Malkin and Jon Ledecky. The duo purchased the team from previous owner Charles Wang.
New York Islanders structure: majority and minority shareholders
Scott D. Malkin
Scott David Malkin is an American and an investor in the sports business. He founded Value Retail Plc and is the co-owner of the New York Islanders.
Scot and his business partner Jon Ledecky initially announced plans to purchase the New York Islanders in 2014 as minority owners before gaining full control two years later.
Jon Ledecky
Jon Ledecky is an American businessman who is an investor in the sports business. He is the co-owner of the New York Islanders and their AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Islanders.