Josh Ho-Sang placed on waivers despite impressing Islanders brass during training camp

Apparently a good showing at training camp wasn’t enough for Joshua Ho-Sang to crack the New York Islanders’ opening day roster.

The team announced Monday that they have placed the once highly-touted prospect on waivers. According to head coach Barry Trotz, it had nothing to do with effort level or quality of performance this time around.

“I think it was his best camp, the reason being he was consistent. His attention to detail was much better.” said Trotz.

“He’s made strides. Every time he gets an opportunity at camp or regular season, he’s closer and closer.”

The 23-year old Toronto native, who was selected 28th overall in the 2014 NHL Draft, was initially expected to become an important part of the Islanders young core moving forward, but he hasn’t been able to take the next step in his career due to a combination of behavioural issues, consistency on the ice, and inability to develop a defensive element to his game.

It remains unclear whether any other teams will take a chance on the highly-skilled forward.

Ho-Sang has played in just 53 NHL games, posting seven goals, 17 assists and a minus-4 rating during that span.