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Islanders, DeBoer Remain Hopeful, Confident In Isaiah George After AHL Demotion

Following the team's final roster decisions on Sunday, the New York Islanders reassigned defenseman Isaiah George to the Hamilton Hammers and brought in veteran Logan Stanley on a one-year deal. Although the move sparked external concerns regarding George's trajectory—particularly following a standout camp by Kashawn Aitcheson and the roster inclusion of Matthew Kessel—Head Coach Peter DeBoer strongly defended the youngster's progress.

DeBoer pointed out that developing blueliners requires patience, drawing a comparison to Devon Toews and stressing that regular playing time in the American Hockey League is far more beneficial than sitting as a reserve in the press box.

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