
The 20-year-olds ascent up the pro ranks has been quick, as he was drafted just two years ago, but Roy reminded reporters that he was once a 20-year-old making his debut and that George’s solid camp and play in Bridgeport have earned him a chance at the top level.
“Sometimes it’s the way it is,” Roy said. “You have to give a chance to someone, and I think he’s ready for it.”
George is expected to play with Grant Hutton, offering a bit of familiarity for the young blueliner. The two d-men played briefly together in Bridgeport. Hutton was witness to George’s first AHL goal.
“He has all the tools to contribute offensively, and he’s super strong physically, which I think is under looked,” Hutton said. “I’m just excited to see him tonight at this level, I know he can contribute in all three zones, and he’s been working super hard down in Bridgeport.”
Roy said he won’t shield George from veterans like Sidney Crosby in Tuesday’s game, a vote of confidence in the young d-man. And while George won’t see the types of minutes Ryan Pulock, Noah Dobson and Scott Mayfield are expected to shoulder, Roy wants George to just play the type of game that brought him to this point.
“We just want him to play his game,” Roy added. “We don’t want him to know to try difficult things. He’s got a bright future with us, and it’s time for him to play his first game.”
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