About Josh Bailey

Joshua Bailey (born October 2, 1989) is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL).
He was selected ninth overall by the Islanders in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft and has remained with the organization since.
Bailey was selected ninth overall by the New York Islanders in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. The Islanders' General Manager Garth Snow traded down twice in the draft (from fifth to seventh, and seventh to ninth) to acquire Bailey. On October 2, 2008, his 19th birthday, the Islanders signed Bailey to a three-year, $900,000 contract. Bailey signed a 5-year, $16.5 million contract with the Islanders on July 13, 2013.