jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted September 20, 2015 http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/isles-gm-garth-snow-reads-riot-act-to-josh-ho-sang-1.10863651 He was also wearing #66 in camp, before being sent home. Which I'm kind of surprised to see he was given, I thought it was an unspoken respect thing for Mario. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted September 21, 2015 Geez, if I were an NHL prospect, I'd show up 10 hours early to the first day of camp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/isles-gm-garth-snow-reads-riot-act-to-josh-ho-sang-1.10863651 He was also wearing #66 in camp, before being sent home. Which I'm kind of surprised to see he was given, I thought it was an unspoken respect thing for Mario. to be fair Snow isn't known for being respectful either...this gm cant get his opinion across without swearing, it's pathetic. This also the same guy who took Nabakov away from us.Handing out #66 is just a new low. who in his right mind would even attempt to wear it? what's next 99? this is disrespectful to Lemieux unbelievable Edited September 21, 2015 by frankgrimes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted September 21, 2015 Good to see the Islanders do this, however I think it's a double standard. If Tavares did this they would never think of doing this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Toledo 233 Report post Posted September 21, 2015 On the flip side, Zidlicky showed up for training camp not even 24 hours after signing a one-year deal with the Islanders. So a 38 year-old with not a whole to play for at this point in his career made it on time. What's Ho-Sang's excuse? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,788 Report post Posted September 21, 2015 Good to see the Islanders do this, however I think it's a double standard. If Tavares did this they would never think of doing this. Remember when Keith Tkachuk showed up to Blues' training camp weighing 270 lbs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted September 21, 2015 On the flip side, Zidlicky showed up for training camp not even 24 hours after signing a one-year deal with the Islanders. So a 38 year-old with not a whole to play for at this point in his career made it on time. What's Ho-Sang's excuse? He relied on teammates and phone calls from hotel front desk to wake him up, then also has been quoted saying at the end of the day it could of been avoided if he set an alarm He is taking it in stride Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Internet.Unknown 422 Report post Posted September 21, 2015 to be fair Snow isn't known for being respectful either...this gm cant get his opinion across without swearing, it's pathetic. This also the same guy who took Nabakov away from us. Handing out #66 is just a new low. who in his right mind would even attempt to wear it? what's next 99? this is disrespectful to Lemieux unbelievable Meh, league wide retiring of numbers is absurd. Players can't wear 66 but they can wear 9? Silly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted September 22, 2015 He relied on teammates and phone calls from hotel front desk to wake him up, then also has been quoted saying at the end of the day it could of been avoided if he set an alarm He is taking it in stride So he's blaming his teammates and the hotel staff for not waking him up? What a great kid. Even the most basic of cell phones today have alarm clocks on them. Good to see the Islanders do this, however I think it's a double standard. If Tavares did this they would never think of doing this. Except Tavares didn't do this, and he's conducted himself with the utmost professionalism throughout his entire career. This kid hasn't, and comments from his former managers prove it. Not to mention he apparently was unable or unwilling to set an alarm clock to be on time for his first NHL training camp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) So he's blaming his teammates and the hotel staff for not waking him up? What a great kid. Even the most basic of cell phones today have alarm clocks on them. Except Tavares didn't do this, and he's conducted himself with the utmost professionalism throughout his entire career. This kid hasn't, and comments from his former managers prove it. Not to mention he apparently was unable or unwilling to set an alarm clock to be on time for his first NHL training camp. I get that but that doesn't change anything. If Tavares had the same bad attitude and showed up late his first day and was taken 1st overall, they wouldn't send him back to juniors. Same if Crosby did it, Ovechkin, Stamkos etc. Any top player in the league. Edited September 22, 2015 by darkmanx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) I get that but that doesn't change anything. If Tavares had the same bad attitude and showed up late his first day and was taken 1st overall, they wouldn't send him back to juniors. Same if Crosby did it, Ovechkin, Stamkos etc. Any top player in the league.Wasn't stamkos sent back to minor league (albeit not for unprofessionalism) in his rookie year? I mean, I kinda see where you're coming from, but at the same time one of the things that makes these guys top-end talent is their commitment to the game. Guys like Tavares and Crosby are elite not just because of their raw talent, but also because they made a habit of showing up every day on time and ready to work and improve their game. This kid seems a bit like Semin in that he has the tools to be a great player, but he may have character issues that prevent him from reaching his peak. Edited September 22, 2015 by Echolalia 2 krsmith17 and number9 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites