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Islanders' contract prohibits move off LI for 6 years

Even if billionaire Charles Wang wanted to move his New York Islanders off Long Island anytime soon - as worried fans have speculated in recent weeks - it wouldn't be easy.

That's because the hockey team's lease with Nassau County contains strong language that prohibits such a move - at least for six more years.

The agreement says the Islanders can't play any home game during the regular...

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