You make think this is silly coming from an upper level dweller like myself but I have been coming to Islanders games for quiet a few years and I don't recall a view of the ice as solid as 314. You can see every angle of the ice without obstruction. It's completely different than sitting in the corners or on the sideline. Best of all, you only see one side of the four sided scoreboard. It allows you to keep up with the game and see stats and replays. The 300s aren't nearly that bad at this arena although cosmetically this place could use some work.