Player Discussion: Josh Ho-Sang
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good for him. kept his mouth shut, worked hard both ways, and is being rewarded. that's the way it should be.
This guy has a very strong personality and if the isles try to tame him then i think they are idiots. Part of what makes ho sang enjoyable to watch is that he plays big and he comes across as such. I personally welcome this and think , if the isles let him, he can be an impact player.
He has a little Patrick Kane in him, not the same player talent wise obviously. He needs to learn the pro game still and fit the system which he has been doing lately and no coincidence the points are starting to come.
By looking the pics on the Islanders twitter account, it seems that Ho-Sang was playing on a line with Prince and Nelson (all three were wearing the orange sweater if that's an indication). Quine is out with an injury (day-to-day). Not sure if Clutterbuck is ready to be back but I guess not, so I think we are going to see that line-up tomorrow :
Lee-Tavares-Bailey
Prince-Nelson-Ho Sang
Ladd-Beauvillier/Strome-Chimera
Kulemin-Beauvillier/Strome-Gionta
Lee-Tavares-Bailey
Prince-Nelson-Ho Sang
Ladd-Beauvillier/Strome-Chimera
Kulemin-Beauvillier/Strome-Gionta
Disgraced Cosmonaut
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Just seeing that line up... Ugh. Hope Ho Sang is legit. Other than that first line the rest suddenly looks pretty pedestrian.
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Why are so many isles fans up in steam about him wearing #66? Honestly screw Mario Lemieux, he was a perpetual whiner.
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Actually my favorite part of the day. Mario was an otherworldly hockey player. I would take him in his prime over the Great One. But I love using 66 for JHS.
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Wow. Thought I was the only one lol I take Mario over Gretzky everyday.
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SI90
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I think Weight is the perfect coach for him right now. Will hold him accountable but will also be in his ear a lot.
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Uhhhh...I'd much rather have Barry Trotz back there, but WEight is a hell of a lot better than capuano who wouldn't play him nor teach him.
Whiner, you try skating and have two guys on your back every game, slashing you, and grabbing your sweater.
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Very excited to watch him play tomorrow. I would love to see him play with Strome but as long as he is getting ice time I am happy.
Let's see what this guy has.
Let's see what this guy has.
My impression of Ho-Sang, with the limited amount I have seen him live, is that the players around him have to get use to his style. I think that may be the reason why he wasn't putting up numbers earlier this year. I believe he had the same issue in juniors where he would start the year slow and wind up with good numbers in the end. That has to change if he wants to stay.
As I've stated before, he has some of the best puck handling skills I've ever seen. But it gets him into trouble when he tries to do too much, which is often. JT is incredibly strong on the puck, which is why he gets himself out of jams. Ho-Sang is not even close to being there yet and unless he simplifies his game, I think he will struggle here. I hope I'm wrong.
As I've stated before, he has some of the best puck handling skills I've ever seen. But it gets him into trouble when he tries to do too much, which is often. JT is incredibly strong on the puck, which is why he gets himself out of jams. Ho-Sang is not even close to being there yet and unless he simplifies his game, I think he will struggle here. I hope I'm wrong.
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Mackenzie is a hack!
Playing style I prefer Mario, but as an ambassador to the sport and for what he accomplished into moving out of obscurity in the States it's absolutely Gretzky. Because of Gretzky's overall impact on the league and less whiny attitude, he gets the nod in my book.
I don't understand what the point of this argument is.
I agree with SI90 that Weight is good for Ho-Sang, he should be able to guide him.
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As in a mentor for a younger player. It's well known that Weight is very hands on and vocal with younger players.
For a guy making his debut and first taste of the NHL I think Weight is good for him. Cappy, not so much. I just saw an interview with Weight on Ho-sang and everything he was saying was great. He wants him to play his game and doesn't want to throw so much at him right away and he will coach him throughout the games on assignments and such. Also, he's not going to win the Hart or Art Ross in 1 game. He's earned it. Ect
Could you picture Cappy saying any of that?
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