In 24 games played in Bridgeport this season, George has 10 points (2G, 8A) and a +5 rating. Now he will jump on a moving train and help the island, which may be challenging.
“Obviously when you play somewhere else, you get used to the people, the system and the little things you play with,” George said. “Then when you join a new team midway through, it's like catching up on those little details and getting used to playing with the guys. The NHL is a faster, harder league. So there's a need to readjust to that as well.”
His teammates are excited to see him back at the NHL level and had positive things to say about George's season debut on Saturday.
“I think he’s really good,” Bo Horvat said. “Coming in at this stage of the season, it's not easy, especially with the injuries he's dealt with as well. I thought he looked good tonight and he's going to continue to look better.”
George is already familiar with the Islanders locker room — he developed friendships with the guys through four training camps on Long Island and 33 games last year. He's excited to be back on Saturday and get the chance to stay again.
“It's great, they were great to me last year and they were great to me this year in training camp,” George said. “It's great to see them again. When I came here this morning, they were all smiling.”
