Josh Ho-Sang looking to show others he can still play
Andrew Gross: New York Islanders Josh Ho-Sang is playing in Sweden to show the Islanders and others that he can still play. Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello on Ho-Sang: “God gave him talent but he just has to actuate it.”
Would the Penguins be interested in John Gibson?
Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now: A source wonders that Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson might be concerned with where the team is heading. Another source wonders if the Pittsburgh Penguins might be interested with Brian Burke in town.
Sidney Crosby the only untouchable in Pittsburgh. Evgeni Malkin may not want to be traded
Tim Benz of the Pittsburgh Tribune: Over a week ago 105.9 radio host Mark Madden said that Evgeni Malkin wasn’t going to be traded and that he could get a contract extension. This past week on his podcast his tune changed a bit.
“I’ve since got a bit of a disclaimer from somebody who would know,” Madden said. “Saying that Geno is not likely to be traded. Mario (Lemieux) doesn’t want to. But that could be up for review. The only true untouchable is Sid (Crosby).”
Madden wonders that since Malkin’s wife is from Miami, maybe she’d like him to play in Florida, but Madden doesn’t think Malkin wants to be traded.
“I think that if they tried to trade Geno, that he would be (ticked) off enough about that that he would say ‘go ahead and trade me’ provided that it was to where he wanted. Then again, I don’t think Sid wants Geno traded. In fact, I’m sure he doesn’t. There are a lot of different ways that could play out. If you made me bet right now, I would bet Geno finishes his NHL career as a Penguin.”