Through 24 games in Bridgeport this season, George recorded 10 points (2G, 8A) along with a plus-five rating. Now he’ll jump onto a moving train and help the Isles, which can be challenging.
“Obviously when you’re playing somewhere else, you get used to the guys you’re playing with and the systems, the little things.,” George said. “And then when you come to a new team mid-swing, it’s like catching up on those little details and getting used to playing with guys. The NHL is a faster, harder league. So just getting re-acclimated to that too.”
His teammates are excited to see him back at the NHL level and had a positive assessment of George’s season debut on Saturday.
“I thought he was really good,” Bo Horvat said. “Jumping in at this part of the season, it’s not easy, especially with the injuries he’s dealt with too. I thought he looked good tonight and he’ll continue to look better.”
George has been familiar with the Islanders locker room for quite a while – he’s built friendships with the guys through his four training camps on Long Island and his 33 games last year. He was happy to be back on Saturday for a chance to stick around again.
“It’s awesome, they were great to me last year and in camp this year too,” George said. “It’s great to see the guys again. All smiles when I came up here this morning.”
