That's a great deal, given his last two seasons. He would have easily gotten over $6M+ on the open market. He took a discount to stay here. Staple even pointed out as much.

Arthur Staple
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@StapeAthletic
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Very manageable term and $... Sounds like Bailey wants the security and to stick around. #Isles wouldn't have moved on this deal now otherwise.
- eichiefs9

I was just translating the comment. Relax.

he'll go back to 41 point season Bailey now that his contract year is over
- jimbo83

That is definitely a concern, but if it makes Tavares happy...that counts for something. $5M is pretty manageable cap-wise, especially if it's going up.

I was just translating the comment. Relax.

- Pete V

Compliments of MDW.
- Wildschwein

To expensive. I just use two sticks and some scotch tape

half his goals are EN and he's got stone hands ffs
- 21peter

He's 5th in the league for 5v5 goals I believe. Guy gets 0 power play time/goals and those empty meters could be the difference in a playoff series.

Thoughts and prayers for singing Josh Bailey long-term at $5 million + per year.
- Pete V

such an islanders announcement at this time of year

Compliments of MDW.
- Wildschwein

well - not THAT soft...

That is definitely a concern, but if it makes Tavares happy...that counts for something. $5M is pretty manageable cap-wise, especially if it's going up.
- eichiefs9

wonder if it will have NMC and they'll be forced to protect his 41 point ass in expansion draft

He's 5th in the league for 5v5 goals I believe. Guy gets 0 power play time/goals and those empty meters could be the difference in a playoff series.
- nyrangers9479

definitely true about the absolute ZERO powerplay time

- eichiefs9

George Bailey is definitely worth $5 million plus a year, IMO.

He's 5th in the league for 5v5 goals I believe. Guy gets 0 power play time/goals and those empty meters could be the difference in a playoff series.
- nyrangers9479

he moved up to T2 with Matthews and one more, when he scored last time...

Islanders screwed that up and left themselves $1M short of what is need to resign Tavares, that would be something that would make me crap myself

definitely true about the absolute ZERO powerplay time
- jimbo83

Speaking of which, if they are going to play him, maybe they should throw him on the PP, and try to get that goal number up closer to 30.

Nash and Grabner scratched tonight

George Bailey is definitely worth $5 million plus a year, IMO.
- Pete V

Never thought I would see an Its a Wonderful Life reference on HB

back from the days events.... No deals,tons of conjecture...

Details on the Nash thing Grabs thing ..ANY ...thing ..that for slim & my dots

O K Mac D for R N H ..we throw in a pick

had a lot of fun bantering with the gang

Burton ;nevr worry : U are the incumbant as leader of he preparation H club
Always the # 1 hemmaroid .... I just give all flare ups ......

Hate when ideals stifle realty ...that s this places problem ..
cant fall in love with the merchandise

IF you have HANK what are you selling him on ... next yr or rebuild
with what we get from this tradeoff & 2 seasoned kid centers & low draft pick + F A 's to fill the holes left....we will be a top contender IF we max out in the deals
thats the real & only variable.... all else is predicated on the nest 4 days
MUST UPGRADE CENTER SLOT .... priority 1

D minus Mac aint gonna be a problem with out adding much more

Nash and Grabner scratched tonight
- Bobd62

Good news.

Speaking of which, if they are going to play him, maybe they should throw him on the PP, and try to get that goal number up closer to 30.
- Pete V

And take him off the Pk so he doesn’t break a foot blocking a shot

well - not THAT soft...
- 21peter

I am V V

u figure it out

Nash and Grabner scratched tonight
- Bobd62

Good. The sooner you guys trade them, the sooner we trade Maroon.

back from the days events.... No deals,tons of conjecture...

Details on the Nash thing Grabs thing ..ANY ...thing ..that for slim & my dots

O K Mac D for R N H ..we throw in a pick

had a lot of fun bantering with the gang

Burton ;nevr worry : U are the incumbant as leader of he preparation H club
Always the # 1 hemmaroid .... I just give all flare ups ......

Hate when ideals stifle realty ...that s this places problem ..
cant fall in love with the merchandise

IF you have HANK what are you selling him on ... next yr or rebuild
with what we get from this tradeoff & 2 seasoned kid centers & low draft pick + F A 's to fill the holes left....we will be a top contender IF we max out in the deals
thats the real & only variable.... all else is predicated on the nest 4 days
MUST UPGRADE CENTER SLOT .... priority 1

D minus Mac aint gonna be a problem with out Mac & adding much more
- Dundee13

you still love me, Dundee?

Nash and Grabner scratched tonight
- Bobd62

where do you see this?

Good. The sooner you guys trade them, the sooner we trade Maroon.
- Wildschwein

You mean you aren't going to trade for Nash? That's what Tanner said a couple of weeks back, so I just thought it was kind of a lock.

back from the days events.... No deals,tons of conjecture...

Details on the Nash thing Grabs thing ..ANY ...thing ..that for slim & my dots

O K Mac D for R N H ..we throw in a pick

had a lot of fun bantering with the gang

Burton ;nevr worry : U are the incumbant as leader of he preparation H club
Always the # 1 hemmaroid .... I just give all flare ups ......

Hate when ideals stifle realty ...that s this places problem ..
cant fall in love with the merchandise

IF you have HANK what are you selling him on ... next yr or rebuild
with what we get from this tradeoff & 2 seasoned kid centers & low draft pick + F A 's to fill the holes left....we will be a top contender IF we max out in the deals
thats the real & only variable.... all else is predicated on the nest 4 days
MUST UPGRADE CENTER SLOT .... priority 1

D minus Mac aint gonna be a problem with out Mac & adding much more
- Dundee13

Oh please God let this actually happen.

Nash and Grabner scratched tonight
- Bobd62

For sure?