Blue, White, Lee & Ness

On Thursday night, 4,500 fans watched Team Blue win the Isles Blue & White scrimmage by a score of 7-3.  Several players made everyone take notice. Quine, Cammarata, Crus-Rydberg, Dal Colle, Czuczman, Reinhart & Pulock were among those with Strong performances.  But one player stood out with solid play and a 3 point night.  That was Joshua Ho-Sang.

 

 

 

When asked about the criticism from other scouts on the draft, Ho-sang said, "I don't play for those other scouts. I play for the Islanders."  Ho-Sang showed the fans in attendance that his apparent days of selfish play are long gone with a note worthy showing in the game.  Per islanders.nhl.com, Ho-Sang added, “It was pretty surreal,” on the crowd chanting his name. “I never expected it, but it made me nervous before I shot (in the shootout). It’s such an honor and the fans support was unbelievable.”

Per Arthur Staple, Ho-Sang said, "The coaching staff sent the message that if you want to be a pro, you have to excel in all aspects. Work ethic is what separates you if you want to play in the NHL."

Islanders mini camp will conclude on Sunday.

 

 

Anders Lee & Aaron Ness have accepted their qualifying offers from the New York Islanders.

Lee had 9 & 5 for 14 pts. in 22 games for the Islanders last season, and 22 & 41 pts. in 54 games as a member of the AHL affiliate Bridgeport Sound Tigers.  Lee was selected by New York in the sixth round, 152nd overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

 

 

Ness had 1 & 2 for 3 pts. on the Isles last season, and 6 & 14 for 20 pts. in 48 games with Bridgeport.  Ness was a second-round pick, 40th overall for the Islanders in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

Isles Notes:

Player signings at the NVMC include:  Mon 7/14, Brock Nelson : Mon 7/21, Thomas Hickey : Mon 7/28, Casey Cizikas. They will take place from 6:00-7:30pm.

 

Former Islander, Micheal Haley signs in San Jose on a 1 yr deal .