How not to start NHL training camp (Josh Ho-Sang)

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Arthur Staple

✔ @StapeNewsday
Joshua Ho-Sang was late for the first day of #Isles training camp. He's been sent back to Niagara of the OHL. Camp over for him.

[Finger Cookin]

Ouch. Hopefully this kid "gets it" at some point, because he's quite a talent.

[Coach]

Bahahaha.

[Benched]

*golf clap*

[btimbit]

Isles not messing around

[CroFlames]

Ouch.

If that doesn't make him grow up, nothing will.

[N-E-B]

Good for the Isles.

[bigbadboss101]

traffic jam?

[polak]

Kid seems to have a major attitude problem.

I'm assuming he was disrespectful when he arrived late? I'd hope if he had a valid excuse an apologized that they wouldn't just cut him.

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by bigbadboss101

traffic jam?

Doubtful. From the sounds of it he wasn't just a few minutes late, it was quite a while. When the group got off the ice, the media asked the coach where Ho Sang was he replied he didn't know.

Could be wrong that's my interpretation.

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 2h2 hours ago
Joshua Ho-Sang not on ice today. Not injured, I'm told. Capuano will update after this group is done.

Christian Arnold ‏@CA_NYHockey 12m12 minutes ago
Yes as @BComptonNHL tweeted. Josh Ho-Sang not on the ice today. Capuano said he'd "have to talk to Garth to find out where he was." #Isles

[Finger Cookin]

Originally Posted by polak

Kid seems to have a major attitude problem.

I'm assuming he was disrespectful when he arrived late? I'd hope if he had a valid excuse an apologized that they wouldn't just cut him.

He probably just started shouting "WHAT?! WHAT?! WORLD STAR HIP HOP" while recording the encounter on his phone.

[flamesfan1297]

Isles aren't fooling around. Good for them! Kid has lots of talent but lots of attitude

[JJ1532]

2 ways of looking at this.

In one sense, it's a good statement to make and I'm sure he won't be late for an official engagement again.

But on the other hand, it seems way too harsh to completely pound on a young lad for 1 mistake. I mean, 1 strike and your out seems a bit excessive, especially for a lad that now has no chance to redeem himself. Also sets a dangerous high precedent. What would they do if Tavares or Okposo were late? What will they do if one of their big stars breaks rules?

[Finger Cookin]

Originally Posted by JJ1532

What would they do if Tavares or Okposo were late? What will they do if one of their big stars breaks rules?

Probably suspend them for a period of time. Different options are available for new players vs. vets.

Tavares and Okposo wouldn't be late though.

[psyang]

Originally Posted by JJ1532

2 ways of looking at this.

In one sense, it's a good statement to make and I'm sure he won't be late for an official engagement again.

But on the other hand, it seems way too harsh to completely pound on a young lad for 1 mistake. I mean, 1 strike and your out seems a bit excessive, especially for a lad that now has no chance to redeem himself. Also sets a dangerous high precedent. What would they do if Tavares or Okposo were late? What will they do if one of their big stars breaks rules?

Josh had serious questions about his attitude/character before the draft. I wouldn't expect him to get the same amount of leeway as a Tavares would.

[The Yen Man]

Maybe he was saving a puppy from a burning building. I'm willing to bet that's the reason for him being late.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by JJ1532

2 ways of looking at this.

In one sense, it's a good statement to make and I'm sure he won't be late for an official engagement again.

But on the other hand, it seems way too harsh to completely pound on a young lad for 1 mistake. I mean, 1 strike and your out seems a bit excessive, especially for a lad that now has no chance to redeem himself. Also sets a dangerous high precedent. What would they do if Tavares or Okposo were late? What will they do if one of their big stars breaks rules?

We would really need to know all the details to judge if it was too harsh or not.

One thing is for sure, it sends him (and other rookies) a clear message.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Isles shouldn't have drafted him in the first place, it was a waste of a draft pick. He'll never be an NHLer with that approach. Even if his talent gives him a chance to play in the league, no team will put up with that sort of behavior with any regularity. There's too much competition for regular jobs these days to let someone like that stay on your team.

His approach was obvious to many heading into the draft too, so this should hardly be a surprise.

[polak]

Originally Posted by Finger Cookin

He probably just started shouting "WHAT?! WHAT?! WORLD STAR HIP HOP" while recording the encounter on his phone.

K well there's that possibility (Brrrrap Brrraaap)

or he could have just not apologized and been a dick about the whole thing.

[ClubFlames]

Originally Posted by JJ1532

2 ways of looking at this.

In one sense, it's a good statement to make and I'm sure he won't be late for an official engagement again.

But on the other hand, it seems way too harsh to completely pound on a young lad for 1 mistake. I mean, 1 strike and your out seems a bit excessive, especially for a lad that now has no chance to redeem himself. Also sets a dangerous high precedent. What would they do if Tavares or Okposo were late? What will they do if one of their big stars breaks rules?

2 more ways to look at it.

Ho-Sang: Player with attitude problems from the start. Harshly disciplined.

Tavares/Okposo: Players with no attitude problems in the past. Lightly disciplined (if late)