We all know that New York Islanders ninth pick in the 2008 NHL draft Josh Bailey had a rough start to his NHL career. And by start, I mean eight years. It took him eight years to fulfill on his billing as a top level offensive player in the NHL.
And by billing, I mean expectations from fans. And by expectations from fans, I mean what we all thought a ninth overall pick that the Islanders traded down to get would produce.
Through his first eight years in the NHL, Josh Bailey didn’t manage more than 41 points in a single season.