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

[Finger Cookin]

Originally Posted by polak

K well there's that possibility (Brrrrap Brrraaap)

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

All I was getting that is assuming more above and beyond the few known details isn't necessary to get him sent home. Being late is enough.

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by Cali Flames 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.

This exactly. So many rumours about him being on teams "Do not draft" lists. Worth a risk but not at where he went.

[Hockeyguy15]

I like this. If you want to be a pro then act like one.

People get disciplined for being late for work all the time.

[Tacopuck]

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?

This is the NHL, you are lucky to be even attending a camp, show the opportunity the respect it deserves as there is someone waiting right behind you who will. If it was me i would be factoring in to be early by 30mins-1hr just so I have a buffer built in.

[Northendzone]

normally i you want to make a good impression on your new team, you arrive early.....guess he figures the world runs on josh time.

besides, there are lots of jobs out there that pay about $1,000,000 per year, aren't there?

[Jason14h]

This is the same as showing up late on your first day of a new job.

When you have worked there for years you can stroll in late and be just fine!

[Ulrith]

It's also possible the Isles are just doing this to scare the #### out of the kid then call him tonight after camp and say "show up early tomorrow"

[Bourque's Twin]

How can someone be late for one of the most important events of his life?

Great move by the Isles. Sends a message to everyone.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by psyang

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.

Yup. Ho Sang was probably only marginal to make the Isles this year anyway. But if you have a history of issues and you make yourself an issue on day 1 of camp, then expect to get cut.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by Ulrith

It's also possible the Isles are just doing this to scare the #### out of the kid then call him tonight after camp and say "show up early tomorrow"

Nope. Once assigned to junior, he's there until his junior season ends.

[Hackey]

Originally Posted by polak

K well there's that possibility (Brrrrap Brrraaap)

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

Or maybe he was just late and this was the punishment.

[Fighting Banana Slug]

Maybe he showed up with a homemade clock, and this is all racial?

[Hackey]

Odds of him making the team this year were slim so it looks to me like they are sending him a message. Sets the tone for the rest of the players as well. Hopefully he learns from this and it helps him get to where he needs to be in the future. Personally I'm rooting for him and hope he gets it together.

[dino7c]

I would hope the Flames would do the exact same thing, NHL is a privilege for a select few...I pay hundreds of dollars to get my ass kicked weekly in beer leagues so zero simpathy

[transplant99]

This article explains how complex this kid is and why the Isles (or anyone else) won't be putting up with any nonsense and will keep an extremely short leash on him for the foreseeable future.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/junio...ders-prospect/

[polak]

Originally Posted by Hackey

Or maybe he was just late and this was the punishment.

Then that is super harsh. #### happens.

[Ulrith]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

Nope. Once assigned to junior, he's there until his junior season ends.

True, but has he officially been assigned?

Either way that's a HORRIBLE way to make a first impression. And not just with management, but with your teammates.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by polak

Then that is super harsh. #### happens.

I believe it's the accumulation of #### happening in his junior career that has led to a short leash. There are hundreds of junior players that would climb mountains for the privilege of attending an NHL camp and IMO super harsh is a player taking that privilege for granted. At the absolute minimum I would expect any junior player to be at least 30 minutes early let alone just on time.

[RM14]

Interesting Midget AAA teammates....

http://www.eliteprospects.com/team.p...2&status=stats

[BACKCHECK!!!]

Training camp in many ways is like a job interview.

We know that IF he plays in the NHL, it will be for the Islanders.

But he doesn't play for the Islanders yet, and training camp is where they evaluate him to make that decision.

Show up late for a job interview? Well, you're welcome to apply again next year.