Islanders, forward Josh Bailey agree to terms on 5-year, $16.5 million deal
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The New York Islanders have agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward Josh Bailey on a five-year, $16.5 million deal.
The contract announced Monday by the Islanders will keep the 23-year-old left wing signed through the 2017-18 season.
Bailey, the Islanders' No. 9 pick in the 2008 draft, had 11 goals and eight assists in 38 games and added three assists in six playoff games.
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In five seasons, Bailey has 58 goals and 81 assists in 329 regular-season games.
"Josh has become an important member of the young core of the players we have," Islanders general manager Garth Snow said in a statement.