Leading up to the 2009 NHL draft, the New York Islanders already had the first overall pick but GM Garth Snow wanted more and would eventually move way up to 12th overall and select defenseman Calvin de Haan.
According to Snow, his scouting staff made the case for drafting Calvin de Haan so Garth moved up to get him. Calvin de Haan was ranked as the 25th skater in North America. Just getting into the first round, even if late in the first round may have been enough to get de Haan.