I’m not a Josh Bailey apologist, he’s not my favorite player, but from an honest assessment of the 2016 season he’s been the most consistent New York Islanders forward.
Jeff Capellini actually makes the case that he’s not a bust. Comparing Bailey’s numbers to the 2008 draft class only Jordan Eberle and Steven Stamkos have more goals. Jeff’s point is that the Islanders choice of Bailey isn’t as bad as we might’ve thought.
For this year Bailey has 38 points in 51 games. Which would put him on pace for 61 points, beating his previous career high by 20 points.