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Isaiah George
Age 22 · 6'1" · 207 lb · Born in Oakville, CAN
Cap hit
$913K
0.9% of $104M cap
Term
1 yr
Through 2026-27, then RFA
Clause
None
Surplus value
—
needs 40 recent games
Contract details from our records; public announcement not yet matched
2025-26 regular season
GP
4
Goals
0
0.0% shooting
Assists
1
1 primary
Points
1
0.25 per game
TOI/GP
13:22
PP 0:00 · PK 0:13
Plus/minus
+1
Hits
1
Blocks 3
PIM
0
Game Score
+0.28
per game
Game log
Last 5 games · NHL API
| Game | G | A | SOG | HIT | BLK | TOI | PP | PK | FO | OZS% | GV | TK | +/- | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 vs CAR · L 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:33 | 0:00 | 0:48 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0.14 |
| Apr 4 @ CAR · L 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10:21 | 0:00 | 0:00 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | +1 | +0.30 |
| Jan 26 @ PHI · W 4-0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12:39 | 0:00 | 0:00 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | +0.86 |
| Jan 24 vs BUF · L 5-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:56 | 0:00 | 0:02 | — | 50 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -0.17 |
| Jan 30 @ PHI · W 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:03 | 0:00 | 0:00 | — | 100 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.09 |
GS = our Game Score (credit for everything he did; goals and assists count most). FO = faceoffs won-lost. OZS% = share of his 5v5 offensive and defensive zone faceoff starts that were in the offensive zone. GV/TK = giveaways/takeaways.
Advanced metrics
5v5 unless noted · 2024-25 · 499 min · percentile vs. NHL defensemen
19th percentile
22nd percentile
8th percentile
16th percentile
33rd percentile
9th percentile
30th percentile
15th percentile
29th percentile
3rd percentile
58th percentile
35th percentile
64th percentile
70th percentile
xGF% is his team's share of 5v5 expected goals while he was on the ice, from our own expected goals model; HDCF% counts only high-danger chances (xG of 0.15 or more). IPP is the share of his team's 5v5 goals while he was on the ice that he scored or assisted on. Relative stats compare him with his team when he was off the ice. Goals above expected and ixG/60 use his own shots at all strengths. PDO and OZS% describe luck and deployment, so their bars are grey.
Play style
Trait percentiles vs. NHL defensemen · 2024-25
- Shooting volume
- 15
- Playmaking
- 0
- Zone entries(est.)
- 39
- Forechecking
- 25
- Physicality
- 21
- Defensive impact
- 5
- Puck management
- 51
- Speed
- —
Where he shoots from
Slot 8% · Mid-range 19% · Perimeter 73%(37 unblocked shots)
Watch-outs
- Playmaking: 0th percentile among defensemen.
- Defensive impact: 5th percentile among defensemen.
Similar style: Michael Callahan, Jamie Drysdale (PHI)
Built from play-by-play, shift data, and NHL EDGE tracking. Zone entries is an estimate (rush chances while he is on the ice) until tracking data is added. A written scouting summary appears once it is ready.
Career stats
From the NHL's player records
No NHL playoff games yet.
Seasons traded mid-year show one row per team.
Latest news
Headlines from news outlets and team blogs
- Isaiah George doesn't run with the opportunity given by the NY Islanders
eyesonisles.com · Sep 27
- EXCLUSIVE: Isaiah George Finding His Game, But Has More To Show In Islanders Roster Fight
theelmonters.com · Sep 23
- NY Islanders D Isaiah George already showing more than expected at rookie camp
eyesonisles.com · Sep 12
- Could D Isaiah George push for a top six role with the NY Islanders this season?
eyesonisles.com · Sep 10
Sentiment & chatter
Fans
—
Beat writers
—
Media
—
Fan, beat writer, and media scores, the 14-day trade chatter chart, and the latest mentions appear once sentiment scoring is switched on. Mentions are already being collected.
Recent Game Scores
Last 10 games · goals above average
Average +0.12 per game over these 10.
Where his Game Score comes from
+0.13 per game
2024-25 · 33 GP
Season total +4.4, or +0.13 per game.
- Scoring
- +3.0
- Shooting
- +1.9
- 5-on-5 goals
- -0.6
- Defense
- -0.4
- Physical play
- +2.0
- Puck battles
- -1.0
- Penalties
- -0.6
Game Score gives credit for everything a player does in a game. Goals (1.0) and assists (0.7 primary, 0.5 secondary) count most; shots, blocks, hits, takeaways, penalties drawn, faceoff wins, killing penalties, and holding down the other team's chances add to it. Only mistakes subtract: goals against at 5-on-5, giveaways, penalties taken, faceoff losses, and allowing more chances than an average player would. A player who is there to defend or kill penalties is not marked down for not scoring. Goalies are measured by goals saved above expected.
Skating · NHL EDGE
2025-26, as of Oct 2
- Top speed
- 21.5 mph
- 42nd pct
- 20+ mph bursts
- 3
- Hardest shot
- 76.7 mph
- 9th pct
- Distance
- 8.1 mi
- OZ time
- 37.7%
- 1st pct
- DZ time
- 44.6%
Age curve
At 22: 98% of peak
NHL defensemen · production index
At 22, defensemen typically produce 98% of their peak (age 24).
From 24 seasons of NHL results, adjusted for league scoring and save percentage in each era. Shaded bars are the seasons left on his contract.
Contract by season
1 season left
| Season | Team | Cap hit | % of cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | NYI | $913K | 0.9% |
RFA after 2026-27. $913K in cap hits left. % of cap uses each season's ceiling where the league has set one ($104M this season, $113.5M in 2027-28).