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As much as I have read Russos articles today I think wild at 18 to move back to no later then 24 depending on what those teams are offering to see what they can offer weather it's 2 2nds or a 2nd and 3rd
Apparently people accuse Ho Sang of being a "Harlem Globetrotter" (he's black) when he dangles around guys on the ice? He spoke out against that in the Toronto Sun article, and that little tidbit alone makes me wonder if he's just expected to be a problem child by some people. Maybe it gets blown out of proportion when he acts immature or does the wrong thing in a world where 90 percent of the players have white skin and a crooked nose.
The concerns about Ho Sang being too emotional are alarming, but the Wild can gamble on lottery pick talent where they're picking. I won't pretend to know enough to evaluate whoever the Wild select. That said, I'll be thrilled if they get an explosive talent like Ho Sang. He seems like the all-or-nothing type, but that's worth the risk given the current state of the Wild roster. Plus he's right-handed, and skilled righties are one of my favorite things in life.
Counterpoint would be that the Harlem Globetrotters are known for being "fancy". He might have seen a race issue when there simply wasn't one. As Lennu said, he could simply be a narcissist.
I know what the Harlem Globetrotters are known for. Why wouldn't he assume being called a Globetrotter is a race issue? Like Ho Sang says in the article, he's never played basketball in his life.
I don't know how an 18-year-old kid could take such comments any other way. Don't forget he plays in a league where a fan chucked a banana at a black player while hosting an NHL preseason game within the last couple years.
One fan did something stupid, and now the league is a bunch of racists? Please! Remember, up in Canada there was never anyone slavery or institutionalized bias against black people, or nowhere near the amount that was down in the US.
Not implying there is no history of rascism in Canada, but when there was it was more focused on Native people and Asians.
One fan did something stupid by throwing a banana, yes. That in itself doesn't make the league a bunch of racists. I never said it does. I don't understand how words get so twisted around when everything we see here is in text form.
I'll try this again. In light of that banana toss and comments about a stellar black player being a supposed "Globetrotter" out there, I wonder if some of the people evaluating talent aren't looking for him to screw up, or finding ways to give him a negative label.
I know what the Harlem Globetrotters are known for. Why wouldn't he assume being called a Globetrotter is a race issue? Like Ho Sang says in the article, he's never played basketball in his life.
I don't know how an 18-year-old kid could take such comments any other way. Don't forget he plays in a league where a fan chucked a banana at a black player while hosting an NHL preseason game within the last couple years.
Honest question, if Ho-sang actually did suffer a lot of racial prejudice, does it change how he should approach improving as a player?
That's the problem with racism. Real or 100% imaginary, it's still holds back the person by wasting their time and energy through taking their focus off what is important.
Whether that distraction is completely justified is actually irrelevant at the end of the day.
The way I look at it is that if Fletcher and Flahr are in any way concerned about Ho-Sang's work ethic or character, they won't take him. At least, that seems to be their track record anyways.
The way I look at it is that if Fletcher and Flahr are in any way concerned about Ho-Sang's work ethic or character, they won't take him. At least, that seems to be their track record anyways.
After reading that article, I would be pretty surprised if the Wild even considered the kid. I was a fan of the video I have seen of him, but some of those quotes are pretty bad. Seems like this kid has an excuse for each and every one of his shortcomings, and none are his fault. Not a fan of people who always seem to find a way to be the victim.
ESPN put out an article on him. It's a VERY good read, actually.
http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/11132294/nhl-josh-ho-sang-ultra-skilled-well-rounded-frustrating
"Take Ho-Sang's philosophy on the coach-player relationship, for instance.
"I think it should be a level playing field. Where it's like, I can talk to you. I can tell you I think you're an idiot and that I think we should be running a different power play, we should be running a different penalty kill," Ho-Sang told ESPN The Magazine. "And you can tell me as a player, 'You're an idiot. You can shut up. I'm the coach.' I want a relationship like that.
..."There is no player like him. No player. Sometimes guys ask, 'Who do you play like?' There's no answer. Either he's that unique or he has to change a bit," said Spitfires part-owner Warren Rychel. "It's a combination of both."
He's the most skilled player in North America. He's the most skilled player to ever come through Windsor," Rychel said, with one caveat. "Skilled player, but not the most complete player."
shirley you cant be serious? positive suggestions should be welcome, telling management they are clueless not a wise career move.
changed my mind due to Craig Button on NHLN, Fabbri or BUST.