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.
