deHaan Out For Season

Per the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, “Injury Update: Sound Tigers D Calvin de Haan is out for the season with a dislocated left shoulder.”

Calvin deHaan was drafted by the Islanders in the first round of the 2009 NHL entry draft with the 12th overall selection.  In the 2011-12 season for Bridgeport, he had 2 and 16 for 18 pts in 56 games.  In the first 3 games this season, deHaan had two assists.

Top Islanders defensive prospect, Calvin deHaan dislocated his left shoulder in a 3-2 win against the Penguins on Saturday that will force him to miss the remainder of the 2012-13 season.  deHaan was said to be a threat to compete for a spot on the Islanders blue line this season.  Although highly skilled, deHaan’s development has been hindered by recurring shoulder injuries in three of the last four seasons.  Not a good indicator for deHaans promising NHL career.

When I spoke to Calvin deHaan at the draft party this summer, he was very excited for the upcoming season and was really looking forward to impress management.  He was emphatic about his desire to play for the Islanders.

Isles Notes:

Per Randi Marshall, “Mangano telling folks press conference in "coming days" on Isles and arena plan... But I've heard nothing so far. Checking further.”  Ed Mangano tweeted, “I will be holding a press conference in the coming days to announce my plans to generate jobs at the Hub and retain the Islanders.” 

The announcement should reveal who won the hub contract and what the plans for development are for the site.  Not sure keeping the Islanders in NVMC is on the table.

Per NHLhistorygirl, “On this date in 1949, the originator of the playoff beard, Butch Goring was born in St. Boniface, MB.”

On this date in 1974, forward Miroslav Satan was born in Topolcany, SVK.

Forever #Isles fan favorite, Trevor Gillies made another friend in the KHL.

NHL Notes:

Pierre LeBrun reports, “Spoke with a team exec who says there's either a labor deal this week or there's no season. Not sure it's that clear-cut but who knows.”  No meetings have been scheduled as of yet.

Darren Dreger says Thursday is the drop dead date for the 2012-13 NHL season.

On October 19th Brian Costello mentioned, “NHL today cancels the first 135 games of season. That's 11.1% of the schedule or almost $400 million in anticipated revenue.”