Josh Bailey

Ottawa Senators logo
Age 33 Oct 2, 1989
Bowmanville CAN
Right Wing shoots left
6'1" 185 cm
200 lbs 91 kg
ELC Signing Age 19
Waivers Signing Age 18
UFA Year 2016
Agent Patrick Morris

Transaction History
Sep 14, 2023 Ottawa Senators | Josh Bailey | Bailey agreed to a professional tryout with the Ottawa Senators on Thursday.
Jun 29, 2023 TRADE ANALYSIS
The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Josh Bailey and a 2026 second round pick from the New York Islanders for future considerations.
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Jun 29, 2023 Josh Bailey | Bailey was designated for waivers by the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday in order to buy out his contract, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.
Jun 29, 2023 Chicago Blackhawks | Josh Bailey | Bailey has been traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations, reports the New York Islanders Twitter feed.
Mar 18, 2023 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (illness) is not expected to play Saturday against San Jose despite returning to the ice for the morning skate, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Mar 17, 2023 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey missed practice Friday with a non-COVID illness.
Mar 7, 2023 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey contributed a goal and an assist in the New York Islanders' 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday.
Feb 28, 2023 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey scored a goal on two shots in the New York Islanders' 2-1 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday.
Feb 26, 2023 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (upper body) will return to the lineup Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Feb 26, 2023 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (upper body) has accompanied the team on their road trip to Winnipeg and Minnesota, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Feb 24, 2023 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (upper body) isn't expected to play Friday against the Los Angeles Kings, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Feb 24, 2023 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (upper body) is back at practice Friday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Feb 22, 2023 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (upper body) has yet to resume skating, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Feb 18, 2023 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (upper body) isn't expected to travel to Pittsburgh for Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Islanders coach Lane Lambert told Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now.
Feb 18, 2023 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Boston Bruins, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Feb 9, 2023 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey posted an assist in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
Feb 7, 2023 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey registered a power-play assist in Monday's 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Jan 27, 2023 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey was demoted to the fourth line Friday versus the Detroit Red Wings, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Jan 16, 2023 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey logged an assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals.
Jan 14, 2023 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey has only one goal and five assists in his last 13 games.
Jan 1, 2023 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey posted an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken.
Dec 27, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey logged a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Dec 24, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey hasn't been able to wrinkle the twine in his last five games and has only done so once in his last 14 contests.
Dec 16, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey produced an assist and went minus-2 in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Arizona Coyotes.
Dec 13, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey scored a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Boston Bruins.
Dec 12, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey was placed on the second line during practice Monday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Dec 2, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (upper body) is expected to play Friday versus Nashville, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Dec 2, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (upper body) will be a game-time decision against the Nashville Predators on Friday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Nov 29, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the flyers.
Nov 26, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey logged a power-play assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Nov 20, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey returned to action Saturday in the 5-2 loss to the Dallas Stars.
Nov 18, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey was a healthy scratch for the second straight game Thursday versus the Nashville Predators, Cory Wright of the New York Islanders' official site reports.
Nov 14, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey was a healthy scratch for the game Monday versus the Ottawa Senators, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Nov 14, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (undisclosed) is expected to miss Monday's game against the Ottawa Senators, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Nov 7, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey recorded an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Calgary Flames.
Oct 28, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey secured a milestone goal during a 6-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday.
Oct 26, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey will try to register his first point of the season Wednesday versus the New York Rangers.
Oct 25, 2022 New York Islanders | Oliver Wahlstrom | Wahlstrom will get a chance to play on the top line with Mathew Barzal and Josh Bailey, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
May 13, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey had six goals and four assists in the last 11 games for the New York Islanders this season.
Apr 28, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey recorded a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals.
Apr 21, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey had a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the New York Rangers.
Apr 17, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey scored a goal and added two hits in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Apr 12, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey scored two goals in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Apr 5, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars.
Mar 27, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey failed to score once again as the New York Islanders lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Sunday.
Mar 15, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey recorded an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Washington Capitals.
Mar 11, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey scored a pair of goals on six shots, went plus-2 and added two PIM in Friday's 5-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Mar 1, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
Feb 26, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey will be a healthy scratch for the second straight game for the New York Islanders when they play the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Feb 24, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey was a healthy scratch against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Feb 19, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (upper body) will participate in Sunday's game against the Montreal Canadiens, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Feb 17, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey was deemed day-to-day with an upper-body and will miss Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins.
Feb 12, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey added an assist in a 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Friday.
Feb 3, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey failed to register a goal for the seventh straight game Wednesday as the New York Islanders' lost 3-0 to the Seattle Kraken.
Jan 21, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey added two assists in a 4-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Friday.
Jan 17, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey produced an assist and added two PIM in Monday's 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Jan 13, 2022 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey collected a goal and an assist in a 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday.
Dec 30, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey dished out two helpers in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Dec 23, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey has only managed to wrinkle the twine once in 21 games this season for the New York Islanders.
Dec 5, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey notched an assist in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.
Nov 27, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey, who cleared COVID-19 protocols Friday, skated with the rest of the New York Islanders on Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Nov 26, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey has cleared COVID-19 protocols and skated with his teammates Friday, but he won't play in Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.
Nov 23, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (COVID-19) is expected to rejoin the New York Islanders this weekend, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.
Nov 21, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (Covid-19) is still under quarantine in Florida and there is no timetable for when he will rejoin the New York Islanders, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Nov 16, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey was placed on the COVID-19 list and will not play Tuesday against the Florida Panthers.
Nov 12, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey only has nine goals over his last 65 games for the New York Islanders.
Oct 24, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey scored a goal and added an assist in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Oct 23, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey notched a power-play assist in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Oct 18, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey has only one assist and is a minus-4 during the New York Islanders' first two games of the season.
Jun 19, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey scored a goal on his only shot and added a pair of hits in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4.
Jun 9, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey registered two assists and was plus-2 in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 6.
Jun 7, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey registered a goal and an assist with a pair of hits in Monday's 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 5.
May 31, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey scored a power-play goal in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Boston Bruins in Game 2.
May 26, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey collected two assists and three shots in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6. He also added two blocks a plus-3 rating.
May 24, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Monday's 3-2 double-overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 5. He also had three shots, two PIM and two hits.
May 22, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey scored a goal on three shots in a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday in Game 4.
May 18, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Pittsburgh in Game 2.
May 16, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey had four shots on goal and four blocked shots in the New York Islanders' 4-3 overtime victory in the playoff opener versus the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday.
May 1, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey set up three goals Saturday in a 3-0 win over the New York Rangers.
Apr 20, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (undisclosed) had two goals, an assist, three shots and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the New York Rangers.
Apr 20, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (undisclosed) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Rangers.
Apr 18, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (undisclosed) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Philadelphia Flyers, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Apr 16, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (undisclosed) will not suit up for Friday's tilt with the Boston Bruins, Arthur Staple of The Athletic
Apr 16, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Friday's matchup with Boston, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
Apr 15, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (undisclosed) didn't finish Thursday's game versus the Boston Bruins, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Apr 11, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey generated a power-play assist in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the New York Rangers.
Apr 6, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey had an assist, his 500th career point, in the New York Islanders 1-0 shutout victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Apr 1, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey tallied a goal and two assists with two shots in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Washington Capitals.
Mar 20, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey collected a goal and an assist with two shots in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Feb 28, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey notched a pair of power-play assists in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Feb 16, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey notched two assists in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Feb 15, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey had two assists and three shots Monday in a 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Jan 31, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey collected a goal and an assist and led all players with six shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to Philadelphia.
Jan 21, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey has been removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list ahead of Thursday's night's matchup with the New Jersey Devils, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
Jan 20, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey has been added to the COVID-19 protocol, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
Jan 20, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey was added to the COVID-19 protocol list Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Jan 20, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | Bailey (undisclosed) is questionable to play Thursday versus the New Jersey Devils, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.
Jan 6, 2021 New York Islanders | Josh Bailey | If Bailey plays 35 games this season, he will become the fourth Islander in history to play 900 games for the team, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
Feb 23, 2018 New York Islanders | Signed RW Josh Bailey to a six-year, $30 million contract extension.
Jan 14, 2017 Buffalo Sabres | Assigned LW Josh Bailey to Rochester (AHL).
Jul 15, 2013 New York Islanders | Signed C Josh Bailey to a five-year, $16.5 million contract.
Feb 10, 2013 New York Islanders | Announced C Josh Bailey has served his suspension.
Jan 27, 2013 New York Islanders | Announced C Josh Bailey has served his suspension.
Sep 16, 2011 New York Islanders | (Joshua Bailey) Agreed to terms on a two-year contract.
Dec 22, 2010 New York Islanders | (Joshua Bailey) Recalled from Bridgeport (AHL).
Nov 24, 2010 New York Islanders | (Joshua Bailey) Assigned to Bridgeport (AHL).
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats

Josh Bailey
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
New York Islanders New York Islanders logo 64 8 17 25 3 2 775 54.00 45.30 -5.20 48.10 -0.90 0.62 1.62
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Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2004-2005 Bowmanville Eagles OJHL 2 0 1 1 0
2004-2005 Clarington Toros U16 AAA ETAHL U16 69 53 59 112 38
2004-2005 Clarington Toros U16 AAA OHL Cup 5 0 4 4 0
2005-2006 Owen Sound Attack OHL 55 7 19 26 8 Playoffs 11 0 0 0 0
2005-2006 Canada Ontario U17 WHC-17 5 0 1 1 0
2006-2007 Owen Sound Attack OHL 27 11 15 26 8
2006-2007 Windsor Spitfires OHL 42 11 24 35 16
2007-2008 Windsor Spitfires OHL 67 29 67 96 32 Playoffs 5 1 5 6 0
2007-2008 OHL All-Stars CHL Challenge 1 1 0 1 0
2008-2009 New York Islanders NHL 68 7 18 25 16 797 41.67 43.02 -4.03 43.36 -1.82 0.30 0.98
2009-2010 New York Islanders NHL 73 16 19 35 18 851 52.70 48.21 -2.23 47.56 0.46 0.71 1.55
2010-2011 New York Islanders NHL 70 11 17 28 37 868 40.30 44.36 -2.42 44.97 -0.56 0.41 1.11
2010-2011 Bridgeport Islanders AHL 11 6 11 17 4
2011-2012 New York Islanders NHL 80 13 19 32 32 952 44.87 43.61 -5.37 45.73 -1.72 0.50 1.51
2012-2013 New York Islanders NHL 38 11 8 19 6 516 59.46 54.13 0.87 49.69 -1.87 1.28 1.86 Playoffs 6 0 3 3 0
2012-2013 Bietigheim Steelers Germany2 6 3 8 11 16
2013-2014 New York Islanders NHL 77 8 30 38 26 992 48.72 58.64 12.52 51.92 4.07 0.36 1.57
2014-2015 New York Islanders NHL 70 15 26 41 12 1,000 53.00 54.85 -1.91 53.45 0.02 0.78 2.22 Playoffs 7 2 3 5 0
2015-2016 New York Islanders NHL 81 12 20 32 22 1,084 45.12 47.59 -1.19 49.43 -0.36 0.33 1.27 Playoffs 9 2 1 3 0
2016-2017 New York Islanders NHL 82 13 43 56 12 1,186 52.17 52.67 3.93 51.08 4.33 0.46 1.87
2017-2018 New York Islanders NHL 76 18 53 71 17 1,044 44.66 41.21 -7.13 45.36 -2.31 0.63 1.95
2017-2018 Canada WC 9 1 3 4 2
2018-2019 New York Islanders NHL 82 16 40 56 21 1,114 56.04 51.93 1.05 47.88 0.04 0.65 2.05 Playoffs 8 4 2 6 0
2019-2020 New York Islanders NHL 68 14 29 43 10 868 42.70 47.40 -2.00 45.00 -1.90 0.55 1.52 Playoffs 22 2 18 20 0
2020-2021 New York Islanders NHL 54 8 27 35 4 737 61.40 49.60 -2.80 46.70 -2.50 0.65 1.95 Playoffs 19 6 7 13 0
2021-2022 New York Islanders NHL 74 14 30 44 6 994 51.20 45.60 -2.90 43.10 -3.70 0.72 1.81
2022-2023 New York Islanders NHL 64 8 17 25 2 775 54.00 45.30 -5.20 48.10 -0.90 0.62 1.62
Josh Bailey Stats by Elite Prospects | Josh Bailey Advanced Stats by

Contract History

Signing Team New York Islanders logo
Signing Date February 23, 2018
Signing Status UFA
Agent Patrick Morris
Contract Bought Out
Standard Contract | 6 Years $30,000,000 6.29% of cap space
2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Cap Hit $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
UFA
AAV $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000
Minors Salary $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Contract was bought out by Chicago Blackhawks logo Chicago Blackhawks prior to the 2023-2024 season.
% of remaining years was allocated to their cap according to the buyout calculator.
Signing Team New York Islanders logo
Signing Date July 17, 2013
Signing Status RFA
Agent Patrick Morris
Standard Contract | 5 Years $16,500,000 5.13% of cap space
2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018
Cap Hit $3,300,000 $3,300,000 $3,300,000 $3,300,000 $3,300,000
UFA
AAV $3,300,000 $3,300,000 $3,300,000 $3,300,000 $3,300,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $2,200,000 $3,100,000 $3,500,000 $3,700,000 $4,000,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $2,200,000 $3,100,000 $3,500,000 $3,700,000 $4,000,000
Minors Salary $2,200,000 $3,100,000 $3,500,000 $3,700,000 $4,000,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team New York Islanders logo
Signing Date September 16, 2011
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $2,100,000 1.63% of cap space
2011-2012 2012-2013
Cap Hit $1,050,000 $1,050,000
RFA
AAV $1,050,000 $1,050,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $800,000 $1,300,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $800,000 $1,300,000
Minors Salary $800,000 $1,300,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team New York Islanders logo
Signing Date October 2, 2008
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $5,175,000 1.54% of cap space
2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011
Cap Hit $875,000 $875,000 $875,000
RFA
AAV $1,725,000 $1,725,000 $1,725,000
Performance Bonuses $850,000 $850,000 $850,000
Base Salary $787,500 $787,500 $787,500
Signing Bonuses $87,500 $87,500 $87,500
Total Salary $875,000 $875,000 $875,000
Minors Salary $65,000 $65,000 $65,000
Clauses
UFA Year