EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — The Islanders have locked up one of their top offensive players to a long-term deal.
No, not that one.
The Isles announced Friday they have agree to terms with right wing Josh Bailey on a six-year contract. The New York Post reported the deal is for $30 million.
Bailey has spent all 10 of his NHL seasons with the Islanders since being drafted ninth overall in 2008. But he elevated his game to new heights the past two seasons. In 2016-17, he set then-career highs with 43 assists and 56 goals, adding 13 goals.