Joshua Bailey found the back of the net in the Islanders' 3-2 victory on Thursday. Bailey is off to a great start with three goals and seven points in seven games. He won't maintain that pace, but it's still an encouraging sign that Bailey might finally enjoy a breakout season.

Josh Bailey scored a goal and two assists in the Islanders' 6-1 win over Phoenix Tuesday night. The Isles second line of Bailey, Franz Nielson and Michael Grabner combined for a goal and eight assists in the romp. The 24 year-old Bailey now had four points in three games to start the 2013-14 season.

Joshua Bailey shifted to the right wing to play alongside John Tavares and Matt Moulson on Tuesday. Bailey probably won't routinely play on that line, but he might end up in that role on occasion during the regular season. Obviously, any time Bailey can get with Tavares is good news for his fantasy owners.

New York Islanders forward Joshua Bailey scored two shorthanded goals to help his team beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3 in a preseason game on Thursday. Bailey's offensive skills are too inconsistent to make him more than a very deep fantasy league pick. Unless, that is, he can become a regular PK threat. Shorthanded points are tough to come by in the few leagues that employ them, after all.

Joshua Bailey has agreed to a five-year/$16.5 million contract with the New York Islanders. Bailey was a restricted free agent and had filed for salary arbitration. He scored 11 goals and 19 points in 38 games last season. The Islanders clearly feel comfortable enough with him to commit to a long-term deal, but he's not likely to be a major factor in fantasy leagues next season.

Josh Bailey filed for salary arbitration. Bailey made $1.3 million last season. The 24-year-old had 11 goals and eight helpers in 38 games last season.

Josh Bailey is "optimistic" that he will sign an extension with the Islanders in the coming weeks. The 24-year-old forward had 11 goals and 19 points last season. Signing him will now become general manager Garth Snow's next priority.

New York Islanders extend qualifying offer to Joshua Bailey. Bailey and the Isles are reportedly involved in contract negotiations as GM Garth Snow attempts to lock up one of the team's young building blocks. Although he's never really lived up to expectations, Bailey still scored 11 goals and 19 points in 38 games last season and stands to get at least a decent raise.

The New York Islanders and Joshua Bailey will begin contract negotiations soon, according to ESPN New York's Katie Strang. Bailey is scheduled to be a restricted free agent this summer. The former first-round pick never really lived up to expectations, failing to surpass 35 points in his five seasons with the Isles. Still, Bailey should get a decent raise from the $1.3 million he made last year. The former Barrie Colt remains one of the Isles' young building blocks and there's no question the team would like to have him back next season assuming Bailey's camp is reasonable.

The Islanders are a confident group, but know that means nothing if they don't win. Down 2-1 in the series entering a home tilt against the Penguins, the Islanders know they're close. "If you're satisfied with just being able to compete, that's a recipe for losing,'' Josh Bailey said. "We're not here to try and hang with them and go home having put up a good fight. We're here to win.''