Isaiah George Embracing Islanders Expectations After Mathieu Darche's Strong Vote Of Confidence
Just days after Mathieu Darche publicly backed Isaiah George, the young Islanders defenseman discusses expectations, development camp, training camp, and earning an NHL roster spot.
EAST MEADOW, NY — Just 48 hours after New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche publicly voiced his confidence in 22-year-old defenseman Isaiah George, the former 2022 fourth-round pick was on the ice for Day 1 of development camp.
George, who has 37 NHL games under his belt and more professional experience than anyone else on the ice Sunday, was one of a handful of familiar faces in attendance.
I asked George whether his presence at development camp was something the organization requested or something he pushed for himself.
He said he was asked to be here, but he wanted to be here regardless.
Following Day 1 of development camp, we spoke with George about Darche’s comments, the expectations and more: