from Arthur Staple of The Athletic,

Josh Ho-Sang has requested a trade from the Islanders, who told the 23-year-old winger not to report to Bridgeport while Lou Lamoriello tries to see if there’s a deal to be made....

He cleared waivers on Tuesday but was not on the ice with the Sound Tigers the last two days, as fellow waiver clearances Thomas Hickey and Tanner Fritz were. Lamoriello told reporters on Thursday of the trade request via Ian Pulver, Ho-Sang’s agent.

“This is not a punishment,” Lamoriello said, regarding Ho-Sang not heading to the AHL yet. “I told the representative that I would explore that request. It’s going to take a few days. If there isn’t a transaction that’s in the best interest of the organization, Josh will report to Bridgeport.”

Now, why would a team acquire a player in a trade that it could have had for the cost of a waiver pickup? Glad you asked.

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