212 offers a solid view of the ice. I didn't think there was anything 'VIP' about them. We sat in row K. The 200s are still on the first level and sit further back from the ice, the section is not or another level nor is it elevated above the ice.

You can see both sides of the ice just fine from 212-row K, but there are still many other sections I would prefer to sit in this arena (Been coming to Islanders games since the 1990s). The view from section 210 is ten times better than the corner view from section 212. When you don't sit close to the glass, the quality of your seats becomes all about the view.