Good Sunday to everyone. Another day closer to New York Rangers hockey again!
Here’s what we have on tap for you all:
Jun 27, 2014; Joshua Ho-Sang drops his cap as he is presented with a team sweater after being selected as the number twenty-eight overall pick to the New York Islanders in the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Islanders top prospect sent home- NEWSDAY.COM
For all those aspiring for a new job, the first rule is to never be late to your interview.
Unfortunately, someone on the rival New York Islanders found that out.
2014 first-round selection Josh Ho-Sang found himself in hot water with general manager Garth Snow. It was so bad, that he was dismissed from Islanders Training Camp.
His offense: showing up late. Yes, he was guilty of the “golden rule” for all job-seekers. Here’s an old clip from a Seinfeld episode. It was probably how the conversation in the front office went between Snow and head coach Jack Capuano.
Imagine Kramer as Capuano, the chef as Snow, and Newman as an Islanders player. The “friend” being referenced would be Ho-Sang.
Ho-Sang is not a stranger to controversy. He’s had run-ins in the past, centered around his “…supposed issues with his attitude”. And, it cost his stock to drop when he entered the NHL Entry Draft.
In addition, an article on NHL.SPORTS.COM, the 19-year-old was at odds with Hockey Canada last year after not being invited to their evaluation camp. In response Ho-Sang had this to say:
"If you’re going to alienate an 18-year-old kid, like good job. Their job is development and progression of Canadian hockey…If I am a problem child, that means they don’t like problems, that they have an issue with fixing things, that they like when things are easy"
Sounds like someone still has some growing up to do. Take this as a lesson to all you prospective employees.
First impressions make lasting impressions!
New security measures at hockey games this season- CBC.COM
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If you have plans on attending a hockey this season, you may want to get there a little bit earlier than you have been.
In an article written by Steve Whyno, the NHL is adopting new metal detectors for all team arenas. The additional security measures are an attempt to help fans feel more secured when attending a public events, such as a hockey game.
After incidences last season in Ottawa and Tampa Bay, where a fan was taken into custody during the Lightning and Montreal Canadiens playoff game, the League is putting the safety of everyone in attendance priority.
New endorsement deal, but no vote for the Great One- CBC.COM
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
How would you like to be endorsed by the NHL’s greatest player?
That’s what happened to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. He received a boost to his political image recently with the backing of Wayne Gretzky.
The NHL’s All-time scoring leader, lent his voice to the politician according to an article posted on Friday.
In it, Gretzky praised the politician as a “…wonderful to the (Canada)”. He added:
"It’s really amazing…the leadership we have right now. One of the greatest prime ministers ever"
The kicker of this is: Gretzky is unable to vote in the next Canadian election. Apparently, Prime Minister Harper enacted a Canadian federal law that does not allow citizens outside the country to cast a ballot.
And that’s the goings-on in the NHL. Drop by tomorrow for our Monday edition.
Talk to you all later!
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