Stop getting excited about the New York Islanders

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OMG. Did you hear? Voters in New York’s Nassau County voted down a proposed $400 million bonding deal to build the NHL’s New York Islanders a shiny new arena. And, as happens every time a hockey team gets a little disgruntled, Kansas City’s grand municipal circle-jerk begins. We can get them this time! We’re a desirable market for the NHL! What’s a pretty market? We’re a pretty market! Yes, we are! 

Media outlets both local and national are now speculating about the chances that the Islanders could soon call Sprint Center home, and it’s already reaching a ridiculous level. Just stop it, everybody. It’s not going to happen. For once, let’s handle this speculation with grace and not go through the delusional song and dance of pretending Gary Bettman lies awake at night dreaming up ways to move a team here. He doesn’t. Let’s get over it.