New York Islanders Isaiah George getting plenty of Islanders validation ahead of critical roster push: ‘He’s ready’ By Andrew Crane Published July 3, 2026, 7:20 p.m. ET Isaiah George skates with the puck during a development camp scrimmage July 1. Dennis A. Clark for the NY Post If Isaiah George needed validation, a reminder that, yes, he still exists in the Islanders’ plans after a rocky two-year stretch, Mathieu Darche and Peter DeBoer just provided plenty.
Following the NHL draft, Darche said he wanted George to earn a roster spot in training camp.
Then, after the opening day of free agency, the general manager doubled down.
DeBoer echoed a similar sentiment one day later, too.
