Islanders Sign George | New York Islanders
Defenseman Isaiah George signed a three-year, entry-level contract
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Knew it was going to happen one way or another, but excited to get this kid on the books. Really hoping for a breakout season from him.
They seem to espout a form of enthusiasm that clearly indicates they followed him little through his struggles last season.
He had a rough start with the injury he got at rookie camp, and was never able to fully recover it felt. Either way, he was one of my favorite prospects in his draft year. If he doesn't dominate offensively this year, I still think he has a hell of a career defensively.I'm glad he's signed but I thought he had a rough season in 22-23
This was a sure thing to happen by next summer.
Not so sure what the benefit is to use up a contract slot at this point, especially on a guy who is not only in one of the top-producing developmental environments on the planet, but clearly needs to rebound from a trying 22-23 season?
I mean, for guys like Odelius and Liukas, having that ELC means you can "demand" they come over for whatever camps even though their pro teams are in full pre- (and now regular) season swing. That ELC gives you legal priority over any teams they're loaned out to.
Nonetheless, it is interesting to pick on what some fans at no less than Twitter (uh, X) have to say about George.
They seem to espout a form of enthusiasm that clearly indicates they followed him little through his struggles last season.
Is this a move by Lou to get these prospects in the AHL and therefore the isles system?
It is tough for me to defend moves like this until we see some prospects actually come up and play well. Seems odd to waste a contract spot on a player who aside from this prospect camp looked like he needed more seasoning. I am surprised when I see a vet like Lou do things like this. Unless George is really that much further along or the organization knows something do not about last season.
Pretty sure yes from what I remember.Don’t the CHL entry level deals ‘slide’ while the prospect is playing in juniors and therefore not count against the 50 contract limit?
Possibly to get the cheaper second contract before the player has a chance to fully establish himself.I just haven't figured out what that benefit is.