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" } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "The Special Affection For Islanders Josh Bailey Is Felt Keenly By The Maven", "level": 2 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The New York Islanders are unlike any National Hockey League franchise. The players truly are like family, and with Josh Bailey playing the role of your favorite uncle; the guy you always could talk to and laugh with a lot." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "In Yiddish, the word for Bailey is mensch, which is just an easier way to say super-duper guy who you'd never want anything bad to happen to." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "But \"bad\" is happening to him now, and since I've known Bails for a good 15 years, I feel twinges of sadness about his fate as a big leaguer; which is not so good." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Islanders Veteran Could Help Kickstart Blackhawks Rebuild", "level": 2 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Chicago Blackhawks just got a gift of a lifetime, winning the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery Monday night, which now gives them the right to select a generational talent in Connor Bedard." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "With Patrick Kane out and Jonathan Toews on his way out, general manager Kyle Davidson needs to address his personnel, as he needs a strong leadership group to help Bedard and a team with 11 players 25 and under grow, as well as reach the cap floor." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Could Chicago be a landing spot for Bailey? " } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Islanders Will Need to Attach Picks to Move Contracts, Offering a New Perspective", "level": 2 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "With just around $6.1 million in cap space, signing all four unrestricted free agents isn't possible for New York" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The first buyout window closes on Friday, and if they felt so inclined, they could go that route with Josh Bailey and his $5 million cap hit. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "One note to add is that the Islanders could get a second buyout window if 25-year-old forward Collin Adams files for arbitration (only player eligible). Whether the Islanders award Adams in arbitration or the two sides settle, the Islanders will get a second buyout window three days after." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Moving Bailey Will Be a Challenge for the Islanders", "level": 2 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Following a report that the Arizona Coyotes have not expressed interest in Bailey, another team has voiced the same." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Anaheim Ducks, per a source, aren't interested. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "What about the Buffalo Sabres?" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "It's important to note that Bailey has no say in where he goes, but the expectation is that Lamoriello -- if he decides to move Bailey -- will value Bailey's input, given what he's meant to the organization." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Trotz Trade Opens Door for Bailey Acquisition", "level": 2 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "On Saturday morning, former Islanders head coach and current general manager of the Nashville Predators, Barry Trotz, shipped centerman Ryan Johansen to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for center Alex Galchenyuk." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Predators retained 50 percent ($4 million) of Johansen's $8 million cap hit." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "So what does this trade have to do with Trotz's former squad?" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He now has space for Bailey, if he wanted him. " } } ] }

Where Oh Where Will Islanders Bailey Go?