Josh Ho-Sang Part 2

In my previous post about Josh Ho-Sang, I sort of explained a little about his career and the turmoil that has surrounded him since being drafted by the New York Islanders.
I also mentioned at the end of the post that he still may be a good fit somewhere if a team were to take a chance on him.

In this post, I will have a look at where he may fit in the best, and make a guess about what the Islanders may get in return for him.

I read an article that has mentioned three teams that should explore or trade for Ho-Sang. In it, they state the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings and the Ottawa Senators as possible destinations.
Of the three teams mentioned, I believe the Sens would be the best option. Allow me to explain myself.

They have an abundance of draft picks available to trade away if they see fit, and they also have the lowest cap hit in the league currently.
With a somewhat aging and transitioning core group of players, adding Ho-Sang now, who is just coming into what may be his prime, could be the perfect option for all parties involved.
A line of Brady Tkachuk on the left wing, Ho-Sang in the middle and Colin White on the right wing, seems a like a long shot, but it would be a crash the net with speed type of line.
Two players (Ho-Sang and White) who can feed Tkachuk as he streaks to the cage seems like a good option.
I mean, lets face it. This seasons Sens team isn't anything special. They were labelled underdogs from the get go. So if they can add a piece that may help now, for a reasonably low price. Why wouldn't they?

If the Sens were to send a pick, say a 3rd or 4th rounder to the Islanders, or perhaps one of the accumulated 2nd round selections they have received from another team, (Columbus/Dallas in 2020 and Columbus/San Jose in 2021) the Islanders may listen.

Really who knows what the Islanders will want in return for Ho-Sang. Islanders GM Lou Lamorillo runs a tight ship, and may ask the world for a return. He knows what kind of player he is (just under a half point per game, and a playmaker) and the Islanders could use some speed to keep up with Mathew Barzal as he streaks down the ice.
Since I'm not familiar with the Sens prospects and their skill sets or anything like that, I'll leave that area alone. But I'm sure there could be a couple of players that would peak the interest of Lamorillo and the management team of the Islanders.

In the next little while there will be a shopping period for Ho-Sang and like I mentioned earlier, if no one bites on a deal, he will be reporting to Bridgeport Sound.
With his small sample size of NHL time, Ho-Sang could possibly make a difference for some NHL team, and possibly become part of a young core of players for a struggling team.