New York Islanders Hamonic Returns Ho-Sang Continues

The New York Islanders are in the windy city to take on the hot Chicago Blackhawks who are 9-1-0 in their last ten. Hopefully, the narrative of the return of Hamonic and Josh Ho-Sang propels the Isles to two straight.

It sounds weird when you hear it, but I’m ok with the Chicago Blackhawks being perennial winners. My though is that because they’ve done it, maybe the New York Islanders can someday be the same.

Maybe someday the New York Islanders can be in that league of Stanley Cup favorites before a puck is even dropped in October.

The Blackhawks are a theoretical modern day dynasty, but the Islanders are an absolute dynasty. Until they match this franchise’s exploits in the 80’s we’ll always have that on them.

Hamonic Back In

Travis Hamonic is finally back in the lineup since being placed on IR back on January 8th. We’ve written a few posts about Hamonic’s pending return and you can bet that some of the staff are none too pleased with Hamonic being potentially slotted back in the top paid slot.

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It makes Scott Mayfield unavailable for selection, which is kind of unfortunate based on how he’s played recently. But hammer deserves a chance to show he can improve like the rest of the veteran defenceman on the team.

#Isles Transaction: Josh Ho-Sang is now on a regular recall (emergency conditions terminated).
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) March 3, 2017

With Hamonic back, the emergency conditions are over but Josh Ho-Sang is here to stay, for now, that is. The team still kept the option of sending him back to Bridgeport for a playoff run.

Ho-Sang didn’t get on the score sheet last night, but it didn’t keep him from impressing coach Doug Weight. A good sign for a player who’s faced a tough start to his NHL career before last night.

Weight on Ho-Sang: "I wouldn't say he was average. He was above average. Couple plays you can nitpick, but I thought he was excellent."
— Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic) March 3, 2017

Tonight is game two for Ho-Sang. Hopefully, tonight is the night he gets on the scoresheet.

New York Islanders Potential Lineup

Lee-Tavares-Bailey Leddy-Hamonic
Ladd-Nelson-Ho-Sang Hickey-Boychuk
Chimera-Strome-Prince de Haan-Seidenberg
Kulemin-Gionta-Clutterbuck Greiss (Berube)

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Venue: 8:30pm United Center
TV: MSG+

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