Josh Bailey is a professional ice hockey player from Canada. Josh is the son of Chris and Donna Bailey.
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Josh Bailey’s passion for hockey and fishing stems from his childhood in Bowmanville, Ontario, about an hour’s drive from downtown Toronto.
Bailey would spend countless hours at the rink during the winter, practising and playing, honing every aspect of his game.
Josh Bailey is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the National Hockey League’s (NHL) New York Islanders. The Islanders selected him ninth overall in the 2008 NHL Entry draft.
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Bailey recorded his first career hat trick in a 4-6 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on December 14, 2017. On January 10, 2018, he was selected to his first NHL All-Star Game after posting 18 goals and 53 assists for a career-high 71 points.
Josh Bailey played his 1,000th NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes on October 28, 2022. He is only the third Islanders player to have played in all 1,000 games.
Bailey was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks on June 29, 2023, along with a 2026 second-round draft pick for future considerations. The team immediately placed him on unconditional waivers in order to purchase his contract.
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