Feature Islanders’ Game 1 Unsung Hero, Calvin De Haan by Jayson Love April 16, 2015 from ottawasun.com One of the main concerns the Islanders and their fans had going into this series was the condition and availability of defenseman Travis Hamonic. Spending a top 15 draft pick on a stay-at-home defenseman isn’t the sexiest of moves – fans want to see goal scorers or offensive-minded defensemen selected in round one. But when the Islanders surprised everyone and traded up to the 12th slot to select the 25th ranked prospect Calvin de Haan in 2009, many people were shaking their heads. However, last night, people were turning their heads. De Haan was pressed into action with Hamonic on the shelf and the young defenseman did not disappoint. Matched up cheifly on Alex Ovechkin’s line, De Haan partnered with Brian Strait and the two of them were physical and well-positioned much of the night. The Islanders are still mum on the status of Hamonic, so de Haan may be pressed into action again. Post Views: 1,137 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Jayson Love Jayson is a Staff Writer for DoubleGSports.com Latest posts by Jayson Love (see all) Red Bulls Forced to Go with Make Shift Lineup Due to International Callups and Injury, Win 3-0 - March 25, 2018 The United States National Team Doesn’t Develop Young Talent? Don’t blame the Red Bulls - March 21, 2018 Red Bulls Make History with Champions League Win at Tijuana, Bradley Wright-Phillips Scores a Brace - March 7, 2018 New York Red Bulls Are New Look Red Bulls as 2018 Season Approaches - February 21, 2018 Related TopicsNew York IslandersNHL Playoffs Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! The Most Catastrophic Boat Trip Since the Titanic; the New York Giants by John Venezia | posted on October 4, 2020 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Women in Sports: New York Mets In-Game Host, Emily Reppert by Luke Porco | posted on March 8, 2019 Exclusive Interview: SNY Personality, Maria Marino, Shares Career Journey (VIDEO) by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on January 28, 2021 XFL Co-Owner Dany Garcia Talks Business, Serving Others at espnW Women + Sports Summit by Candace Cordelia | posted on October 23, 2020 More in Feature You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video) On the 113th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) On the 109th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Yankees, Lacking Confidence in Refsnyder, Scouting Peraza Rangers Take Game 1 Against Penguins 2-1