Bailey was not among one of the players that the Islanders elected to protect in the expansion draft, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
There is a widely circulated rumor traveling around that the Islanders have a deal in place with the Golden Knights involving their first-round pick that will keep Vegas from selecting players like Brock Nelson, Josh Bailey, and Strome. If the Isles haven't made a deal with Vegas they may be assuming that a 27-year old forward that is making $4 million this season and one that has never scored more than 16 goals or 56 points in a season is unlikely to be selected.