Islanders' Ho-Sang proving worth in 1st NHL taste

It wasn't a fairy tale beginning for New York Islanders forward Josh Ho-Sang, but after more than four years in the minors, the former first-round pick is finally proving his worth.

Ho-Sang picked up his second straight multi-point game Tuesday - which included the primary assist on John Tavares' overtime winner - extending his point streak to three games.

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The 21-year-old is experiencing his first taste of NHL action after being recalled earlier this month. He went pointless in his first three contests, but has quickly found his way, recording six points in his last five games.

Of course, Ho-Sang has been no stranger to making headlines, but in the past it was sometimes for the wrong reasons.

Last season, Ho-Sang was abruptly sent back to junior after reporting late on the first day of training camp. The incident didn't sit well with general manager Garth Snow.

"Enough with the bull----. It's time to grow up," Snow said at the time.

Ho-Sang appeared to get the message. He returned to the OHL's Niagara Ice Dogs where he led the team with 82 points in 66 games and another 26 points in 17 playoff games.

This year, he got his first taste of professional hockey, beginning the campaign with the club's AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. There, he put up an impressive 10 goals and 36 points in 48 games before his call-up.

It's early, but already Ho-Sang is averaging the third most ice-time among Islanders' forwards and has been trusted with nearly two minutes of power play time per game.

Head coach Doug Weight clearly trusts the rookie and with his seemingly smooth transition to the NHL, it appears Ho-Sang is well on his way to becoming a staple on the Islanders' front end.