Josh Ho-Sang is dabbling in one other profession path, whereas he makes an attempt to battle his approach again onto the ice. On Tuesday, Ho-Sang, a 2014 New York Islanders first-round decide, launched an 18-track rap album titled “SAME,” which features a track referred to as “Papi for MVP” that’s about Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews.

Ho-Sang additionally announced the launch of an app called “PUP Sports,” which is a service that enables folks to search out hockey practices and pick-up video games. As well as, coaches are in a position to make the most of the app to succeed in the sport, and customers can acquire money rewards for utilizing “PUP Sports activities.”

According to Sportsnet’s Jeff Marek, Ho-Sang is making an attempt a comeback and is anticipated to signal with the ECHL’s Florida Everblades. The Everblades are presently aiming to win their third consecutive Kelly Cup.

Ho-Sang final performed for Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League final 12 months. He appeared in a single regular-season recreation whereas enjoying in 4 postseason video games.

Previous to that, Ho-Sang hadn’t performed because the 2021-22 season when he suited up for the Toronto Marlies within the American Hockey League. The previous Islanders ahead tallied 35 factors (16 objectives & 19 assists) in 47 video games for the Marlies that season. He additionally performed for Workforce Canada within the 2022 Beijing Olympics, however did not obtain an NHL contract presents from his worldwide play. 

Ho-Sang was initially chosen by the Islanders with the No. 28 decide within the 2014 NHL Draft. The Toronto-born winger registered simply 24 factors (seven objectives & 17 assists) in 53 profession NHL video games. Ho-Sang spent the vast majority of his time with the crew’s AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.