LAS VEGAS – There have been several stops and starts in Josh Ho-Sang’s path to the NHL. Some of them were based on how the Islanders have evaluated his play. Sometimes the eminently-gifted but mercurial right wing applied the brakes himself with his actions or words.
But after seeing Ho-Sang score his first goal in three games since being recalled from Bridgeport (AHL) while, more importantly, playing a responsible defensive game, Islanders coach Barry Trotz can envision Ho-Sang providing a long-term, dynamic edge to a lineup craving more offensive talent.
“He doesn’t need to change his game,” Trotz said of the 22-year-old Ho-Sang.