""We're excited to see George," head coach Patrick Roy said before the game. "He's been playing really well. Unfortunately for him, every time we needed a call-up, he was hurt or sick. We're excited to have him up here right now. We love our young guys, we trust them, it's a good opportunity for him. He played so well last year.""
"George, a fourth-round pick (98th overall) in the 2022 NHL Draft, carved out a role with the Islanders late last season and looked like a strong candidate to build on that momentum this year. He appeared in 33 NHL games in 2024-25, recording five points (one goal, four assists), while also spending time with Bridgeport, where he posted 14 points in 33 AHL games."
"Injuries limited George to just 24 games with Bridgeport, but when he's been in the lineup, he's made an impact. He has 10 points (two goals, eight assists) on the year and has been especially productive since returning from injury, tallying five points (one goal, four assists) in his last six games. Saturday's recall marks George's first call-up of the season and makes him the fourth defenseman summoned from Bridgeport this year, following Cole McWard, Travis Mitchell and Marshall Warren."
Isaiah George was recalled from Bridgeport by the New York Islanders ahead of a matchup with the Buffalo Sabres and will make his season debut. He experienced a stop-and-start year due to injuries and illness that limited him to 24 AHL games. When healthy, he contributed offensively with 10 points (two goals, eight assists) and posted five points in his last six games since returning. George played 33 NHL games in 2024-25 with five points and had 14 points in 33 AHL games. The recall is the fourth defenseman call-up from Bridgeport this season amid the Islanders' blue-line depth needs and reliance on the development pipeline.
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