Islanders head coach Jack Capuano said that the news on Bailey was "better that we initially thought." He added that Bailey has a "good chance" to travel with the team despite dealing with a broken hand on Saturday. There is no timetable for when we can expect him to be back in the lineup, but this is better news than the original diagnosis.
Bailey suffered a broken hand on Thursday and is expected to miss at least four weeks. They activated Mikhail Grabovski from IR as a corresponding move.
It has yet to be determined exactly how long Bailey will be out, but it is expected to be at least one month. Boone Jenner is scheduled to miss five weeks after having surgery on his broken hand in the preseason. Bailey recorded his fourth point of the year before departing Thursday's contest.
Bailey missed the last four games with a shoulder injury that he suffered on December 28. He has 13 points (4G / 9A) in 38 games and could potentially see more ice-time than usual with Kyle Okposo as a game-time decision.
Bailey will miss his third straight game tonight, but is definitely nearing a return. He recorded three assists in his last four games and has totalled 13 points (4G / 9A) in 38 games.
Bailey is day-to-day and will not play tonight.
The Islanders are hoping that the night off helps spark some offence in Bailey who has just two assists in 13 games in November. He has four goals and 10 points in 25 games on the season, but the Isles are looking for more from a forward who plays in the top-6 on a nightly basis. Brock Nelson comes out of the lineup in favour of Bailey.
Bailey has four goals and six assists in 25 games, however he has just two assists and a minus-3 rating in 13 games in November. Bailey has 11 goals and eight assists in 38 games last season, so he has clearly taken a step back to begin the season.
Bailey fell awkwardly into the boards after being hit by Pittsburgh's Chris Kunitz. Kunitz was assessed a game misconduct for the hit. Bailey did not return to the game but will likely play tonight vs. the Devils.
Bailey was injured overseas and as a result was suspended by the club. He will provide additional depth to the Isles' forward core and this could be the year he finally starts putting up some offensive numbers.
Bailey is still looking to play in his first game of the season after recovering from an injured knee. He is a decent fantasy option but I would wait to see his role on the Islanders team and how he plays out of the gate before running to the waiver wire to get him.
Bailey is still battling back from injury and could play in his first game of the season tomorrow. Monitor his status prior to tomorrow's contest vs. the Rangers. He is a good young player coming into his own, if he gets off to a good start he would be worth a waiver wire addition.
Bailey is still waiting to play his first game of the year. The Islanders are off to a good start and Bailey will only help the teams offense and penalty kill.
Bailey hasn't played a game yet this season and should miss a couple more games, but this is good news for him and the Islanders.
Bailey goes from third line center to second line wing. He has 10 goals and 19 points in 69 games.
Bailey gets a look on the second line with Parenteau out. He has 10 goals and 19 points in 67 games.
Bailey is expected to play tonight after struggling with back issues for the last week. He has six goals and 14 points in 60 games.
Bailey won't play for the second consecutive game. He has six goals and 14 points in 60 games with a minus-13 rating.
Bailey was held out of yesterday's practice so he might miss a few games. The former 9th overall pick scored six goals and 14 points through 60 games.
Bailey was held out of today's practice so he might miss a few games. The former 9th overall pick scored six goals and 14 points through 60 games.
