What Happened
The New York Islanders brought up defenseman Isaiah George from AHL Hamilton following an injury to Ryan Pulock. Pulock exited Thursday's overtime victory against the Minnesota Wild after playing just 51 seconds due to an upper-body injury. According to reporting from the New York Post, the team anticipates Pulock will be sidelined for a game or two. George, a 22-year-old fourth-round pick from 2022, recently returned from an upper-body injury that kept him out of the AHL lineup since October. He previously appeared in 37 NHL games across the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons.
Key Details
- Isaiah George was recalled from AHL Hamilton by the New York Islanders.
- Ryan Pulock suffered an upper-body injury early in a game against the Minnesota Wild.
- The New York Post reported Pulock is expected to miss one or two games.
- George carries an $863,000 cap hit in the final year of his entry-level deal.
What It Means
George provides fresh defensive depth for New York while Pulock nurses his upper-body ailment. Entering the final year of his entry-level contract, the young blueliner has an opportunity to secure NHL minutes and showcase his development after various injury interruptions.